US Bridges

Mathon DR over UP RR

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.3 M E Sheridan · Structure no. 049205000000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathon DR over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mathon DR over UP RR in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMathon DR
CrossesUP RR
Location0.3 M E Sheridan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.36389, -87.82769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length342 ft (104.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathon DR over UP RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mathon DR over UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mathon DR over UP RR carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mathon DR over UP RR?

The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Mathon DR over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.