US Bridges

Stearn School Rd. over I-94

Good

Lake County, Illinois · I94 .8M N Ill 132 · Structure no. 049993200000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearn School Rd. over I-94 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stearn School Rd. over I-94 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,059 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStearn School Rd.
CrossesI-94
LocationI94 .8M N Ill 132
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.39348, -87.94913
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic16,059 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stearn School Rd. over I-94 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stearn School Rd. over I-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 Stearn School Rd. over I-94 carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stearn School Rd. over I-94?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Stearn School Rd. over I-94?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.