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Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint Creek

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Lake County, Illinois · 0.25 MI S of US14 · Structure no. 049605100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCuba & Merry Oaks
CrossesFlint Creek
Location0.25 MI S of US14
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17613, -88.18533
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cuba & Merry Oaks over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.