Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch
GoodLake County, Illinois · .4 M E of US41 · Structure no. 049686900000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,535 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Westleigh Ave over E Br Skokie Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.