US Bridges

Mac Gillis DR over Squaw Creek

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S Il 134 · Structure no. 049770100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mac Gillis DR over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mac Gillis DR over Squaw Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMac Gillis DR
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.1 MI S Il 134
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.34995, -88.0884
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mac Gillis DR over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mac Gillis DR over Squaw 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Mac Gillis DR over Squaw Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mac Gillis DR over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mac Gillis DR over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.