Ill 96 over Silver Creek
FairHenderson County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Lomax · Structure no. 036000700000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 96 over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Silver Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 96 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Ill 96 over Silver 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 96 over Silver Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 96 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 96 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.