US Bridges

Connecicut Ave over Creek

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 50M E. of Mississippi St. · Structure no. 1IL2212

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Connecicut Ave over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Connecicut Ave over Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesConnecicut Ave
CrossesCreek
Location50M E. of Mississippi St.
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.30728, -87.87253
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2008)
Projected traffic315 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connecicut Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connecicut Ave over 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 Connecicut Ave over Creek carry?

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

How long is Connecicut Ave over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Connecicut Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.