MS-1340 Mayflower over Ravine
FairLake County, Illinois · Mayflower S of Sprng · Structure no. 049685300000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
MS-1340 Mayflower over Ravine is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MS-1340 Mayflower over Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MS-1340 Mayflower over Ravine built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is MS-1340 Mayflower 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does MS-1340 Mayflower over Ravine carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is MS-1340 Mayflower over Ravine?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns MS-1340 Mayflower over Ravine?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.