US Bridges

Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.5 KM E of Sheridan RD · Structure no. 1IL00S1

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,075
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,075 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,325 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFarragut Avenue
CrossesPettibone Ck/ Crusley DR
Location0.5 KM E of Sheridan RD
Coordinates42.31208, -87.84244
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,075 (2008)
Projected traffic13,325 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$96,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR carry?

About 12,075 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Farragut Avenue over Pettibone Ck/ Crusley DR?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.