US Bridges

Il 134 over Squaw Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 1.75 M E of US 12 · Structure no. 049017500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 134 over Squaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 134 over Squaw Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,292 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIl 134
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location1.75 M E of US 12
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates42.36725, -88.12644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,292 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 134 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 134 over Squaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Il 134 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 134 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 134 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.