US Bridges

Ill 94 over Camp Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · 5 MI N of Aledo · Structure no. 066000700000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Camp Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 94
CrossesCamp Creek
Location5 MI N of Aledo
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.27091, -90.73593
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ill 94 over Camp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 94 over Camp Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.