Checker Rd. over Buffalo Creek
GoodLake County, Illinois · 0.45M.E.SCHAEFFER RD · Structure no. 049715200000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Checker Rd. over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Checker Rd. over Buffalo Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Checker Rd. over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Checker Rd. over Buffalo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Checker Rd. over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Checker Rd. over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Checker Rd. over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.