US Bridges

Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Sheridan RD · Structure no. 016704500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine is a wood or timber other carrying Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLakewood Drive
CrossesNatural Ravine
Location0.1 MI E Sheridan RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13899, -87.75256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Drive over Natural Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.