US Bridges

Juniper Ct over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · .7 M E 94 2.1 M S 22 · Structure no. 049615300000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Ct over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Juniper Ct over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJuniper Ct
CrossesW Frk N Br Chgo Riv
Location.7 M E 94 2.1 M S 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17006, -87.86138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 Juniper Ct over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Juniper Ct over W Frk 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 Juniper Ct over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Ct over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Ct over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.