US Bridges

Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy)

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.05 M E of Sheridan · Structure no. 049016400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy) in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesIl 137 (lk Frt Frwy)
Location0.05 M E of Sheridan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.35953, -87.82938
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy) 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 Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy) carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Il 137 (lk Frt Frwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.