US Bridges

US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · .02M W of 54th Av · Structure no. 016064100000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,421 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 12 20 (95th St)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.02M W of 54th Av
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71983, -87.7559
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2023)
Projected traffic32,421 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 12 20 (95th St) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.