Lake Street over Bull Creek
GoodLake County, Illinois · 3000FT W of Il 21 · Structure no. 049700100000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street over Bull Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lake Street over Bull Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Street over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Street over Bull Creek 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Lake Street over Bull Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street over Bull Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).
Who owns Lake Street over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.