Buffalo Grove Road over Indian Creek
FairLake County, Illinois · 1.5 M N of Ill 22 · Structure no. 049304300000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Grove Road over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Grove Road over Indian Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Grove Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Buffalo Grove Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Buffalo Grove Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Grove Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Grove Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.