US Bridges

US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave)

Good

Lake County, Illinois · US 41 & Ill 132 Int. · Structure no. 049020900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
693 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave) in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,008 by 2046. The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS 41
CrossesIl 132 (grand Ave)
LocationUS 41 & Ill 132 Int.
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates42.37031, -87.8961
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length693 ft (211.2 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,008 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave) carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave)?

The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Il 132 (grand Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.