US Bridges

Hazelnut Crossing over Bull Creek

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Lake County, Illinois · .2M W CH48 · Structure no. 049725000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelnut Crossing over Bull Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hazelnut Crossing over Bull Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHazelnut Crossing
CrossesBull Creek
Location.2M W CH48
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.28785, -88.02271
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazelnut Crossing over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazelnut Crossing 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hazelnut Crossing over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Hazelnut Crossing over Bull Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelnut Crossing over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.