US 12 WB over Il 176
FairLake County, Illinois · Wauconda · Structure no. 049002300000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 WB over Il 176 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 WB 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 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,726 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Il 176 carry?
About 36,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 12 WB over Il 176?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 WB over Il 176?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.