US Bridges

Kelsey RD over Flint CR

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Il 22 · Structure no. 049307100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelsey RD over Flint CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kelsey RD over Flint CR in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKelsey RD
CrossesFlint CR
Location1 MI N of Il 22
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.21121, -88.17353
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelsey RD over Flint CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelsey RD over Flint CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kelsey RD over Flint CR carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kelsey RD over Flint CR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Kelsey RD over Flint CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.