US Bridges

Il 96 over Cedar Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.6 Mi. N Il 104 · Structure no. 001003400000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Cedar Creek is a concrete frame carrying Il 96 over Cedar Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,818 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 96
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N Il 104
RouteState Highway 96
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.95867, -91.37745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,818 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Il 96 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Cedar Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Il 96 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.