US Bridges

Ill 96 over Kampsville Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Illinois · At Kampsville · Structure no. 007001400000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Kampsville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Kampsville Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 77 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesKampsville Creek
LocationAt Kampsville
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.29539, -90.61271
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Kampsville Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ill 96 over Kampsville 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Kampsville Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Kampsville Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Kampsville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.