US Bridges

Il 60 over I- 94 Tri State Toll

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 1.9 M W of US 41 · Structure no. 049201200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 60 over I- 94 Tri State Toll is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 60 over I- 94 Tri State Toll in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,999 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 153 ft wide.

CarriesIl 60
CrossesI- 94 Tri State Toll
Location1.9 M W of US 41
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates42.24001, -87.90176
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2023)
Projected traffic14,999 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 60 over I- 94 Tri State Toll built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 60 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 Il 60 over I- 94 Tri State Toll carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 60 over I- 94 Tri State Toll?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Il 60 over I- 94 Tri State Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.