US Bridges

10th Street over Pettibone Creek

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Illinois · 0.01KM S of Crosley DR · Structure no. 1IL0S12

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

10th Street over Pettibone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 10th Street over Pettibone Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesPettibone Creek
Location0.01KM S of Crosley DR
Coordinates42.30932, -87.83621
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2008)
Projected traffic308 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$45,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Pettibone Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 10th Street over Pettibone Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Pettibone Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Pettibone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Pettibone Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.