US Bridges

MS-1144 (wade St) over Ravine

Poor

Lake County, Illinois · 1.5 M N Lake Cook RD · Structure no. 049657200000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-1144 (wade St) over Ravine is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MS-1144 (wade St) over Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesMS-1144 (wade St)
CrossesRavine
Location1.5 M N Lake Cook RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17138, -87.78412
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed—
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 MS-1144 (wade St) over Ravine built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-1144 (wade 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does MS-1144 (wade St) over Ravine carry?

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

How long is MS-1144 (wade 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-1144 (wade St) over Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.