US Bridges

Miller Road over Stone Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · .3MI E of Il 59 · Structure no. 049309000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Stone Creek is a concrete slab carrying Miller Road over Stone Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,272 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMiller Road
CrossesStone Creek
Location.3MI E of Il 59
Coordinates42.21205, -88.13514
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,272 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Miller Road over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Road over Stone 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Road over Stone Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over Stone Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.