Ill 96 over Dugout Creek
FairHenderson County, Illinois · .5 MI E of Lomax · Structure no. 036000900000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 96 over Dugout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Dugout Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 96 over Dugout Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ill 96 over Dugout 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 96 over Dugout Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 96 over Dugout Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 96 over Dugout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.