RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT
Carrying RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT over RAVINE
RINGWOOD AT SHERIDAN, Lake, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT
The RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT bridge in Lake, Illinois carries RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT over RAVINE. It was built in 1913, making it 113 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 475 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 superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT 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
- 1913
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 475 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 049685800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT against other structures in Lake and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT?
RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT in Lake, Illinois, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT inspected?
RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT'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 475 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT?
RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT?
RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT and does age affect safety?
RINGWOOD ROAD SOUT was built in 1913, making it 113 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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