US Bridges

Il 96 over Frazier Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · .9M N US 24 · Structure no. 001200200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Frazier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 96 over Frazier Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 96
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location.9M N US 24
RouteState Highway 96
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02105, -91.36729
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,444 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Frazier 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Frazier Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 96 over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.