Ringwood Road Sout over Ravine
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Illinois · Ringwood at Sheridan · Structure no. 049685800000000
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ringwood Road Sout over Ravine is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ringwood Road Sout over Ravine in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 112 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ringwood Road Sout over Ravine built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ringwood Road Sout 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 Ringwood Road Sout over Ravine carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ringwood Road Sout over Ravine?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ringwood Road Sout over Ravine?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.