US Bridges

South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine

Good

Lake County, Illinois · .2 M N Lake-Cook RD · Structure no. 049658400000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 years old, older 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouth Deere Pk DR
CrossesSmall Ravine
Location.2 M N Lake-Cook RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15744, -87.76387
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns South Deere Pk DR over Small Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.