US Bridges

Ill 96 over Homan Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 3.4MI N JCT IL104/96 · Structure no. 001003100000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Homan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 96 over Homan Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 97 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesHoman Creek
Location3.4MI N JCT IL104/96
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.98695, -91.37712
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2021)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 96 over Homan Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ill 96 over Homan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Homan Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Homan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Homan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.