US Bridges

Ill 94 over S Fork Bear Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.6 S Golden · Structure no. 001007200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over S Fork Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over S Fork Bear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesIll 94
CrossesS Fork Bear Creek
Location1.6 S Golden
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates40.0835, -91.02959
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 94 over S Fork Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 94 over S Fork Bear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 94 over S Fork Bear Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over S Fork Bear Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over S Fork Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.