Roger Williams over Ravine
FairLake County, Illinois · 0.2M E Lk Michigan · Structure no. 049658200000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roger Williams over Ravine is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Roger Williams over Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 110 years old, older 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 5 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roger Williams over Ravine built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams over Ravine carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Roger Williams over Ravine?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Roger Williams over Ravine?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.