US Bridges

Ill 96 over Belleview Hollow Crk

Good

Calhoun County, Illinois · Belleview · Structure no. 007002100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Belleview Hollow Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Belleview Hollow Crk in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesBelleview Hollow Crk
LocationBelleview
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.35003, -90.78411
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 Ill 96 over Belleview Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 96 over Belleview Hollow Crk 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 Belleview Hollow Crk carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Belleview Hollow Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Belleview Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.