US Bridges

Ill 104 EB over Mill Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 2.2MI E I-172/IL 104 · Structure no. 001007000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 104 EB over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 104 EB over Mill Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 104 EB
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.2MI E I-172/IL 104
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates39.93058, -91.2828
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2023)
Projected traffic3,055 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 104 EB over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 104 EB over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 104 EB over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 104 EB over Mill Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 104 EB over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.