US Bridges

Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago Riv

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.1 East of Pine ST · Structure no. 049615600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago Riv in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,047 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLake Cook Road
CrossesW F N Br Chicago Riv
Location0.1 East of Pine ST
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15278, -87.85257
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2022)
Projected traffic35,047 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago Riv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago 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 Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago Riv carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago Riv?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cook Road over W F N Br Chicago Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.