US Bridges

Il 96 over Sheridan Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 0.9MI S of Nauvoo · Structure no. 034052000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Sheridan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 96 over Sheridan Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 96
CrossesSheridan Creek
Location0.9MI S of Nauvoo
RouteState Highway 96
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.51642, -91.35896
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 96 over Sheridan Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Sheridan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Sheridan Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Sheridan Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 96 over Sheridan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.