US Bridges

Ill 96 over Curtis Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 2.1 MI S Ill 104/96 · Structure no. 001050300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Curtis Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,201 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location2.1 MI S Ill 104/96
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.91816, -91.35851
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,201 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 96 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 96 over Curtis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.