US Bridges

Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.5M.E.OF IL-43 · Structure no. 049686600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEverett-Old Elm RD
CrossesN.Br.Chicago River
Location0.5M.E.OF IL-43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.22183, -87.86439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$221,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Everett-Old Elm RD over N.Br.Chicago River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.