US Bridges

Il 132 over Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · Il 132 & Oplain · Structure no. 049021100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 132 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Il 132 over Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,715 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

CarriesIl 132
CrossesCreek
LocationIl 132 & Oplain
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates42.36961, -87.91464
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2023)
Projected traffic21,715 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 132 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 132 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 132 over Creek carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Il 132 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Il 132 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.