Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek
GoodLake County, Illinois · 0.4 M N of Cook CO · Structure no. 049304000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,484 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 12,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Arlnton Hts RD NB over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.