US Bridges

Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch

Poor

Lake County, Illinois · .2 M E 41 · Structure no. 049659400000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFredrickson Place
CrossesSkokie Ditch
Location.2 M E 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1809, -87.81384
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fredrickson Place over Skokie Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.