US Bridges

Ill 96 over West Panther Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Illinois · 2.7MI N of Mozier · Structure no. 007002500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over West Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over West Panther Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 131 ft (40 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesWest Panther Creek
Location2.7MI N of Mozier
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.31861, -90.76278
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 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 West Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 96 over West Panther 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 West Panther Creek carry?

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

How long is Ill 96 over West Panther Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over West Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.