Arlnton Hts RD SB over Buffalo Creek
FairLake County, Illinois · 0.4 MI N of Cook CO · Structure no. 049305500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 SB over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arlnton Hts RD SB over Buffalo Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 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 40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Arlnton Hts RD SB over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Arlnton Hts RD SB over Buffalo 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Arlnton Hts RD SB over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 12,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Arlnton Hts RD SB over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Arlnton Hts RD SB over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.