Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7
GoodLake County, Illinois · 1.3 M S of Prospect · Structure no. 049655900000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7 built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7 carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Avenue over Ravine No. 7?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.