US Bridges

Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.9 M W of Il 21 · Structure no. 049306700000000

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 32 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long.

CarriesIl 60
CrossesSeavey Drain Ditch
Location0.9 M W of Il 21
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates42.24041, -87.96193
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2023)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch 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 Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Il 60 over Seavey Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.