US Bridges

Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way.

Poor

Lake County, Illinois · Just E O Sheridan RD · Structure no. 049015000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way. in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvidere ST
CrossesC&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way.
LocationJust E O Sheridan RD
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.35511, -87.82922
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way. built?

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

What condition is Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way. carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way.?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Belvidere ST over C&nw Rr& L.F.F-Way.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.