US Bridges

Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic Creek

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.2M.S.APTAKISIC Rd. · Structure no. 049614000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarclay Blvd.
CrossesAptakisic Creek
Location0.2M.S.APTAKISIC Rd.
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17913, -87.93563
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Barclay Blvd. over Aptakisic Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.