Grass Lake Road over Fox River
FairLake County, Illinois · 2 M E of State Pk RD · Structure no. 049302800000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grass Lake Road over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grass Lake Road over Fox River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 77 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,323 by 2046. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grass Lake Road over Fox River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Grass Lake Road over Fox River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Grass Lake Road over Fox River carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grass Lake Road over Fox River?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Grass Lake Road over Fox River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.