US Bridges

Il 137 over Bull Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.15M S of Wadsworth · Structure no. 049070000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 137 over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 137 over Bull Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,089 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 167 ft wide.

CarriesIl 137
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.15M S of Wadsworth
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates42.42825, -87.82569
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic20,089 by 2046
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 137 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 137 over Bull 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Il 137 over Bull Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 137 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Il 137 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.