US Bridges

Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · Highland Park · Structure no. 049007200000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,533 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDeerfield RD
CrossesBerkeley Ave
LocationHighland Park
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17959, -87.82159
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2023)
Projected traffic23,533 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield RD over Berkeley Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.