US Bridges

Il 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · .20 M W Pontoosuc · Structure no. 034251900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR is a concrete culvert carrying Il 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 9/IL 96
CrossesOpposum CR
Location.20 M W Pontoosuc
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.62439, -91.20819
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Il 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Il 9/IL 96 over Opposum CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.