US Bridges

Grandwood Drive over Mill Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.2 MI N of IL-132 · Structure no. 049501000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandwood Drive over Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying Grandwood Drive over Mill Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrandwood Drive
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI N of IL-132
Coordinates42.38855, -87.9965
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Grandwood Drive over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandwood Drive over Mill 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 Grandwood Drive over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grandwood Drive over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Grandwood Drive over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.