US Bridges

Il 173 over Sequoit Creek

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.5 M W of Il 59 · Structure no. 049200100000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 173 over Sequoit Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 173 over Sequoit Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,352 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long.

CarriesIl 173
CrossesSequoit Creek
Location0.5 M W of Il 59
RouteState Highway 173
Coordinates42.47839, -88.11324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic13,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,352 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 173 over Sequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 173 over Sequoit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Il 173 over Sequoit Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 173 over Sequoit Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 173 over Sequoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.