US Bridges

US 12 WB over Il 59 SB

Good

Lake County, Illinois · .5M W of IL134 · Structure no. 049060100000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 WB over Il 59 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 WB over Il 59 SB in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,595 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 12 WB
CrossesIl 59 SB
Location.5M W of IL134
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.37737, -88.17029
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,595 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 WB over Il 59 SB built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 WB over Il 59 SB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 WB over Il 59 SB carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 12 WB over Il 59 SB?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 WB over Il 59 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.