US Bridges

Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · .4 M E 94 1.9 M S 22 · Structure no. 049615200000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesHazel Street
CrossesW Fk N Br Chgo Riv
Location.4 M E 94 1.9 M S 22
Coordinates42.17103, -87.86395
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Street over W Fk N Br Chgo Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.