US Bridges

Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd)

Poor

Lake County, Illinois · Great Lakes Ntc · Structure no. 049003900000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd) in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 102 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSheridan RD
CrossesIl 176 (scranton Rd)
LocationGreat Lakes Ntc
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.279, -87.84603
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd) built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd) carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan RD over Il 176 (scranton Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.