US Bridges

Ill 94 over Middle Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 1 MI N Stronghurst · Structure no. 036006900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Middle Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesIll 94
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1 MI N Stronghurst
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates40.76826, -90.90431
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 94 over Middle 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 94 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.