US Bridges

Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 1.1 M S of Il 137 · Structure no. 049001200000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 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 5 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,646 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 131 (green Bay)
CrossesRR - Ej&e
Location1.1 M S of Il 137
RouteState Highway 131
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.29266, -87.85886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,646 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$993,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 131 (green Bay) over RR - Ej&e?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.