US Bridges

Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · .25 M W of Halfday · Structure no. 049304200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPort Clinton RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.25 M W of Halfday
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.20435, -87.9409
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic4,899 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Port Clinton RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.