Il 96 over Drainage Ditch
FairHancock County, Illinois · 5.8M S Nauvoo Center · Structure no. 034002500000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 96 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Il 96 over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 96 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Il 96 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Il 96 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Il 96 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.