Ch 12 over Horse Creek
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · .2 MI N Herscher · Structure no. 046347400000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 12 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 12 over Horse Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 12 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 12 over Horse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 12 over Horse Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 12 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 12 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.