US Bridges

US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.3 M S US 20 · Structure no. 016033700000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,408 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
43,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 years old, older 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 43,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,430 by 2046. The structure is 1,408 ft (429.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 12 20 45 Mannhe
CrossesRR - UP Proviso Yd
Location0.3 M S US 20
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates41.89509, -87.88361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,408 ft (429.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,600 (2023)
Projected traffic43,430 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd carry?

About 43,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd?

The structure is 1,408 ft (429.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 20 45 Mannhe over RR - UP Proviso Yd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.