US Bridges

Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 1.8 M W of Il 21 · Structure no. 049009600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 59 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesIl 137
CrossesIl 137 WB Off Ramp
Location1.8 M W of Il 21
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates42.30546, -87.99067
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Il 137 over Il 137 WB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.