Ill 96 over Mill Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 0.3MI SE I-172/IL96 · Structure no. 001005400000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 96 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Mill Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 96 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 96 over Mill 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 96 over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 96 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 96 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.