US Bridges

Ill 104 over Branch Burton Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 4.4MI E I-172/IL 104 · Structure no. 001200800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 104 over Branch Burton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 104 over Branch Burton Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 104
CrossesBranch Burton Creek
Location4.4MI E I-172/IL 104
RouteState Highway 104
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.93393, -91.23775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 104 over Branch Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 104 over Branch Burton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 104 over Branch Burton Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 104 over Branch Burton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Ill 104 over Branch Burton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.