US Bridges

Rollins Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 1.1 Mi. W. of US 45 · Structure no. 049308300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rollins Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rollins Road over Mill Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,644 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRollins Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. of US 45
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.38577, -88.02687
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2023)
Projected traffic24,644 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rollins Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rollins Road over Mill 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 Rollins Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rollins Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Rollins Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.