US Bridges

Il 92 over Phenix Ditch

Poor

Henry County, Illinois · 1.3 Mi. E. of Il 82 · Structure no. 037015000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 92 over Phenix Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 92 over Phenix Ditch in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 92
CrossesPhenix Ditch
Location1.3 Mi. E. of Il 82
RouteState Highway 92
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55506, -90.13094
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 92 over Phenix Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 92 over Phenix Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 92 over Phenix Ditch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Il 92 over Phenix Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 92 over Phenix Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.