US Bridges

Il 94 over N Henderson Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 3.6MI W of Il 135 · Structure no. 036004000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 94 over N Henderson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 94 over N Henderson Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIl 94
CrossesN Henderson Creek
Location3.6MI W of Il 135
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates41.01897, -90.80914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 94 over N Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 94 over N Henderson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 94 over N Henderson Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 94 over N Henderson Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 94 over N Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.