Greenwood Ave over UPRR
PoorLake County, Illinois · 0.5 M E Sheridan RD · Structure no. 049995200000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Greenwood Ave over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood Ave over UPRR in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Greenwood Ave over UPRR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Greenwood Ave over UPRR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Greenwood Ave over UPRR carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Greenwood Ave over UPRR?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Greenwood Ave over UPRR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.