US Bridges

Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · S of Burnett RD · Structure no. 049601000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEastway Drive
CrossesMutton Creek
LocationS of Burnett RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.28297, -88.19372
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eastway Drive over Mutton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.