US Bridges

Oplaine Road over Interstate 94

Good

Lake County, Illinois · I94 .7M SE Ill 120 · Structure no. 049993000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oplaine Road over Interstate 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oplaine Road over Interstate 94 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,696 by 2046. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesOplaine Road
CrossesInterstate 94
LocationI94 .7M SE Ill 120
Coordinates42.33581, -87.91459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.4 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2023)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oplaine Road over Interstate 94 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oplaine Road over Interstate 94 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oplaine Road over Interstate 94 carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oplaine Road over Interstate 94?

The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Oplaine Road over Interstate 94?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.