US Bridges

Carriage Way over Md Frk N Br Chgo Riv

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · .8 M E 43 2.5 M S 22 · Structure no. 049615500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carriage Way over Md Frk N Br Chgo Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Carriage Way over Md Frk N Br Chgo Riv in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarriage Way
CrossesMd Frk N Br Chgo Riv
Location.8 M E 43 2.5 M S 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15883, -87.82597
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Carriage Way over Md Frk N Br Chgo Riv built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carriage Way over Md 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Carriage Way over Md Frk N Br Chgo Riv carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Carriage Way over Md Frk N Br Chgo Riv?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Carriage Way over Md Frk N Br Chgo Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.