Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Illinois · 0.5 KM S of Decatur Ave · Structure no. 1IL00S9
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 99 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 4 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sampson Street over Pettibone Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.