US Bridges

Il 96 over Ursa Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · In Ursa .5M S Il 61 · Structure no. 001000700000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Ursa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 96 over Ursa Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 101 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 96
CrossesUrsa Creek
LocationIn Ursa .5M S Il 61
RouteState Highway 96
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.06927, -91.36689
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,444 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 96 over Ursa Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Il 96 over Ursa Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Ursa Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Ursa Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 96 over Ursa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.