US Bridges

Sheridan RD over Buckley Road

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.05 E of Amstutz · Structure no. 049016100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan RD over Buckley Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan RD over Buckley Road in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan RD
CrossesBuckley Road
Location0.05 E of Amstutz
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.30777, -87.84606
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Sheridan RD over Buckley Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan RD over Buckley Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sheridan RD over Buckley Road carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan RD over Buckley Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan RD over Buckley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.