US Bridges

Il 22 over Indian Creek Trib

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.1 MI East of US 45 · Structure no. 049023300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 22 over Indian Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 22 over Indian Creek Trib 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,008 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesIl 22
CrossesIndian Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI East of US 45
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates42.19801, -87.9302
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,008 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 22 over Indian Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Il 22 over Indian Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Il 22 over Indian Creek Trib carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 22 over Indian Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 22 over Indian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.