US Bridges

Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · Westleigh E of Il 43 · Structure no. 049686700000000

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestleigh RD
CrossesMid Fk N Br Chi Riv
LocationWestleigh E of Il 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.23269, -87.85979
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Westleigh RD over Mid Fk N Br Chi Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.