Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine
GoodLake County, Illinois · Highland Prk · Structure no. 049008200000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 96 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.
How much traffic does Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sheridan RD over Middleton Ravine?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.