US Bridges

Il 96 over Jenkins Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.3M N Il 61 in Ursa · Structure no. 001007600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Jenkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 96 over Jenkins 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIl 96
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location1.3M N Il 61 in Ursa
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates40.09445, -91.36646
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Il 96 over Jenkins Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Jenkins 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 96 over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.