US Bridges

Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv

Good

Lake County, Illinois · .9 M E 94 2.3 M S 22 · Structure no. 049616100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesCentral Street
CrossesW Frk N Br Chgo Riv
Location.9 M E 94 2.3 M S 22
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.16376, -87.85646
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Central Street over W Frk N Br Chgo Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.