US Bridges

US 12 20 (95th St) over Melvina Ditch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E Il 43 · Structure no. 016102500000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 20 (95th St) over Melvina Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 12 20 (95th St) over Melvina Ditch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,383 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 12 20 (95th St)
CrossesMelvina Ditch
Location0.7 M E Il 43
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71951, -87.78556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,383 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Melvina Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 20 (95th St) over Melvina 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 January 2025.

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

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.