US Bridges

Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic Creek

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.3M.W.MILWAUKEE Ave · Structure no. 049614100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBusch Pkwy.
CrossesAptakisic Creek
Location0.3M.W.MILWAUKEE Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17145, -87.92945
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m).

Who owns Busch Pkwy. over Aptakisic Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.