MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine
PoorLake County, Illinois · 1.5 M N Lake Cook RD · Structure no. 049656800000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns MS-4061 (beech St) over Ravine?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.