US Bridges

Ill 94 & 116 over Ellison Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 1.8 MI N Stronghurst · Structure no. 036007200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 & 116 over Ellison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 94 & 116 over Ellison Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIll 94 & 116
CrossesEllison Creek
Location1.8 MI N Stronghurst
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates40.77733, -90.90451
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 & 116 over Ellison Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 94 & 116 over Ellison 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 94 & 116 over Ellison Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 & 116 over Ellison Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 & 116 over Ellison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.