US Bridges

Ill 94 over Honey CR

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Stronghurst · Structure no. 036001000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Honey CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Honey CR in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 93 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesIll 94
CrossesHoney CR
Location1.5 MI S Stronghurst
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates40.7167, -90.90298
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Ill 94 over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ill 94 over Honey CR 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 94 over Honey CR carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Honey CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.