THOMPSON AVENUE
Carrying THOMPSON AVENUE over DEAD DOG CREEK
0.3 Mi S of 1st ST, Lake, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: THOMPSON AVENUE
The THOMPSON AVENUE bridge in Lake, Illinois carries THOMPSON AVENUE over DEAD DOG CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 650 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 76.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How THOMPSON AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 049601100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
THOMPSON AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare THOMPSON AVENUE against other structures in Lake and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for THOMPSON AVENUE?
THOMPSON AVENUE in Lake, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is THOMPSON AVENUE inspected?
THOMPSON AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THOMPSON AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for THOMPSON AVENUE?
THOMPSON AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining THOMPSON AVENUE?
THOMPSON AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is THOMPSON AVENUE and does age affect safety?
THOMPSON AVENUE was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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