US Bridges

Ill 94 over Fall Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 4.3 MI N JCT 94&164 · Structure no. 036004200000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Fall Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIll 94
CrossesFall Creek
Location4.3 MI N JCT 94&164
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates40.98832, -90.86103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 Ill 94 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 94 over Fall 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 94 over Fall Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.