FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IL 132

Carrying IL 132 over DES PLAINES RIVER

0.2 M E OF IL 21, Lake, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IL 132

The IL 132 bridge in Lake, Illinois carries IL 132 over DES PLAINES RIVER. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.0 meters (131 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IL 132 compares

▲ 36.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Illinois bridges
286
Bridges in Lake · 22 in Poor condition
IL 132 70.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
70.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
40.0 m (131 ft)
Deck Width
23.2 m (76 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
049006200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 132 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IL 132 against other structures in Lake and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IL 132?

IL 132 in Lake, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IL 132 inspected?

IL 132's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IL 132 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IL 132?

IL 132 has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IL 132?

IL 132 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IL 132 and does age affect safety?

IL 132 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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