Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch
FairLake County, Illinois · 0.20 M E of US 41 · Structure no. 049001100000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,454 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Half Day RD over E Br Skokie Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.