Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek
PoorLake County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S of 1st ST · Structure no. 049601100000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek is a steel culvert carrying Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).
Who owns Thompson Avenue over Dead Dog Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.