US Bridges

Ill 164 over S Henderson Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · .7 MI N of Gladstone · Structure no. 036004600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 164 over S Henderson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 164 over S Henderson Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIll 164
CrossesS Henderson Creek
Location.7 MI N of Gladstone
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates40.87785, -90.95611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 164 over S Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 164 over S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 164 over S Henderson Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 164 over S Henderson Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 164 over S Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.