FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAKE SHR.DR.

Carrying LAKE SHR.DR. over ROUND LAKE OUTFALL

1.2M.W.OF IL-83, Lake, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAKE SHR.DR.

The LAKE SHR.DR. bridge in Lake, Illinois carries LAKE SHR.DR. over ROUND LAKE OUTFALL. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 850 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LAKE SHR.DR. compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
286
Bridges in Lake · 22 in Poor condition
LAKE SHR.DR. 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
049755000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKE SHR.DR. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LAKE SHR.DR. 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 LAKE SHR.DR.?

LAKE SHR.DR. in Lake, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAKE SHR.DR. inspected?

LAKE SHR.DR.'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 850 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE SHR.DR. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LAKE SHR.DR.?

LAKE SHR.DR. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE SHR.DR.?

LAKE SHR.DR. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LAKE SHR.DR. and does age affect safety?

LAKE SHR.DR. was built in 1990, making it 36 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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