US Bridges

Waverly Rd. over Ravine

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 1.7M.N.OF L.Cook Rd. · Structure no. 049656700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Rd. over Ravine is a steel other carrying Waverly Rd. over Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Rd.
CrossesRavine
Location1.7M.N.OF L.Cook Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17856, -87.78194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Rd. over Ravine built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Rd. over Ravine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Rd. over Ravine carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Rd. over Ravine?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Rd. over Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.