US Bridges

Atkinson Road over Interstate 94

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Illinois · I94 .8M N Ill 176 · Structure no. 049991400000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkinson Road over Interstate 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atkinson Road over Interstate 94 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAtkinson Road
CrossesInterstate 94
LocationI94 .8M N Ill 176
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.29098, -87.90498
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atkinson Road over Interstate 94 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkinson Road over Interstate 94 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Atkinson Road over Interstate 94 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Atkinson Road over Interstate 94?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Atkinson Road over Interstate 94?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.