US Bridges

Il 96 over Glen Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · .3M S Warsaw Spur · Structure no. 034200800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Glen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 96 over Glen Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIl 96
CrossesGlen Creek
Location.3M S Warsaw Spur
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates40.35529, -91.37341
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Il 96 over Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Glen 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Glen Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Glen Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 96 over Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.