RIDGE ROAD
Carrying RIDGE ROAD over ELGIN JOLIET EASTERN RR.
00.30 E OF BROAD STREET, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIDGE ROAD
The RIDGE ROAD bridge in Lake, Indiana carries RIDGE ROAD over ELGIN JOLIET EASTERN RR.. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 50.4 meters (165 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,762 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIDGE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 50.4 m (165 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.0 m (69 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,762 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4500119
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIDGE ROAD 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 RIDGE ROAD against other structures in Lake and across Indiana. Indiana 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 RIDGE ROAD?
RIDGE ROAD in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIDGE ROAD inspected?
RIDGE ROAD'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 24,762 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIDGE ROAD 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 RIDGE ROAD?
RIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIDGE ROAD?
RIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
RIDGE ROAD was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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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