US Bridges

Wadsworth RD over I-94

Good

Lake County, Illinois · .6M W of IL41 · Structure no. 049600100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
395 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadsworth RD over I-94 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadsworth RD over I-94 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,605 by 2046. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesWadsworth RD
CrossesI-94
Location.6M W of IL41
Coordinates42.42904, -87.94966
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,605 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wadsworth RD over I-94 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadsworth RD over I-94 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wadsworth RD over I-94 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wadsworth RD over I-94?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Wadsworth RD over I-94?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.