US Bridges

Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.7MI SE Payson · Structure no. 001007300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesIll 96
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location1.7MI SE Payson
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.80067, -91.20848
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 96 over Pigeon 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.