US Bridges

Il 96 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Illinois · 3.8M E Nauvoo Center · Structure no. 034001800000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 96 over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 96
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.8M E Nauvoo Center
RouteState Highway 96
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.55153, -91.31559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Il 96 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 96 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.