US Bridges

Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · .2 M N IL-132 · Structure no. 049625200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel is a concrete frame carrying Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAtwater Parkway
CrossesBoat Channel
Location.2 M N IL-132
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.39806, -88.17288
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Atwater Parkway over Boat Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.