Il 94 over Slater Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 2.8M NW IL61 Bowen · Structure no. 034006500000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 94 over Slater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 94 over Slater Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 94 over Slater Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 94 over Slater Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Il 94 over Slater Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Il 94 over Slater Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 94 over Slater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.