US Bridges

Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR

Good

Lake County, Illinois · .2 MI W of Waukegan · Structure no. 049600300000000

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,918 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesPfingsten RD
CrossesCanadian Pacific RR
Location.2 MI W of Waukegan
Coordinates42.15793, -87.84425
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,918 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pfingsten RD over Canadian Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.