Ridge Road over Elgin Joliet Eastern Rr.

Poor Condition92 years old24,762 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyLake
Location00.30 E Of Broad Street
CarriesRidge Road
CrossesElgin Joliet Eastern Rr.
Coordinates41.55048, -87.42295

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length165.4 ft (50.4 m)
Max Span33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Width68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Area1058.4 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1934 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic24,762 (2019)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number4500119

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