US Bridges

TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek

Poor

Lake County, Illinois · 2.5MI W US12 N.IL134 · Structure no. 049500200000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesTR-2601 Main ST
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location2.5MI W US12 N.IL134
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.36756, -88.12587
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns TR-2601 Main ST over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.