US Bridges

Il 120 over US 41

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · Gurnee · Structure no. 049005000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 120 over US 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 120 over US 41 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,382 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesIl 120
CrossesUS 41
LocationGurnee
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates42.3479, -87.89241
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2023)
Projected traffic18,382 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 120 over US 41 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Il 120 over US 41 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 120 over US 41 carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 120 over US 41?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Il 120 over US 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.