Il 96 over Branch Bear Creek
GoodAdams County, Illinois · .4M S Marcelline · Structure no. 001007500000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 96 over Branch Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 96 over Branch Bear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 96 over Branch Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 96 over Branch 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Il 96 over Branch Bear Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Il 96 over Branch Bear Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 96 over Branch Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.