US Bridges

Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll)

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 2.4 M E US-45 · Structure no. 049018100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll) in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,523 by 2046. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesDeerfield RD
CrossesI-94(TRI State Toll)
Location2.4 M E US-45
Coordinates42.16746, -87.87434
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2023)
Projected traffic22,523 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll) carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll)?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield RD over I-94(TRI State Toll)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.