US Bridges

Ch 12 over Horse CR

Poor

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3 MI N Herscher · Structure no. 046335100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 12 over Horse CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 12 over Horse CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 12
CrossesHorse CR
Location3 MI N Herscher
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09997, -88.09624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 12 over Horse CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 12 over Horse CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 12 over Horse CR carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 12 over Horse CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 12 over Horse CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.