US Bridges

Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 1 M W of I-94 · Structure no. 049017900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
538 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,311 by 2046. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesIl 21
CrossesIl 120 & Stream
Location1 M W of I-94
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.34372, -87.94526
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2023)
Projected traffic21,311 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Il 21 over Il 120 & Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.