Onwentsia Road over Skokie River
FairLake County, Illinois · Onwentsia W Green Ba · Structure no. 049686800000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Onwentsia Road over Skokie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Onwentsia Road over Skokie River in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Onwentsia Road over Skokie River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Onwentsia Road over Skokie River 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 Onwentsia Road over Skokie River carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Onwentsia Road over Skokie River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Onwentsia Road over Skokie River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.