US 12 EB over Il 176
FairLake County, Illinois · Wauconda · Structure no. 049002200000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 EB over Il 176 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 EB over Il 176 in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 EB over Il 176 built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 12 EB over Il 176 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 12 EB over Il 176 carry?
About 33,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 12 EB over Il 176?
The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 EB over Il 176?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.