Genesee ST over Waukegan River
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Illinois · On Gen ST S of Water · Structure no. 049800000000000
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Genesee ST over Waukegan River is a concrete other carrying Genesee ST over Waukegan River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 112 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Genesee ST over Waukegan River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Genesee ST over Waukegan River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Genesee ST over Waukegan River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Genesee ST over Waukegan River?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Genesee ST over Waukegan River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.