US Bridges

Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 1.2M.W.OF IL-83 · Structure no. 049755000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shr.Dr.
CrossesRound Lake Outfall
Location1.2M.W.OF IL-83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3695, -88.08456
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shr.Dr. over Round Lake Outfall?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.