Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr.
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Broad Street · Structure no. 4500119
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,762
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr. in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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.
It carries about 24,762 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,517 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr. built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr. carry?
About 24,762 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr.?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.