RAVINE DRIVE
Carrying RAVINE DRIVE over RAVINE
2 M N LAKE COOK ROAD, Lake, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RAVINE DRIVE
The RAVINE DRIVE bridge in Lake, Illinois carries RAVINE DRIVE over RAVINE. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RAVINE DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.7 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 049656000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAVINE DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RAVINE DRIVE against other structures in Lake and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RAVINE DRIVE?
RAVINE DRIVE in Lake, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RAVINE DRIVE inspected?
RAVINE DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAVINE DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RAVINE DRIVE?
RAVINE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAVINE DRIVE?
RAVINE DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RAVINE DRIVE and does age affect safety?
RAVINE DRIVE was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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