US Bridges

Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State)

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 1.7 M N Il 173 · Structure no. 049053400000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State) in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesRussell RD
CrossesI- 94 NB (tri State)
Location1.7 M N Il 173
Coordinates42.48717, -87.94771
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State) carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Russell RD over I- 94 NB (tri State)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.