US Bridges

Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · .6 MI E Ill 43 · Structure no. 049305200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,059 by 2046. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski DR 14th ST
CrossesUS RTE 41
Location.6 MI E Ill 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.33426, -87.87714
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic16,059 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41 carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski DR 14th ST over US RTE 41?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.