US Bridges

Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.4 M W of Il 43 · Structure no. 049003700000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,190 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 60
CrossesMd Fk N Br Chicago R
Location0.4 M W of Il 43
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.24001, -87.88064
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,190 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$542,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Il 60 over Md Fk N Br Chicago R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.