Ill 94 over Edwards River
FairMercer County, Illinois · 1.9 MI N of Ill 17 · Structure no. 066000800000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 94 over Edwards River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Edwards River in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 94 over Edwards River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ill 94 over Edwards River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 94 over Edwards River carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 94 over Edwards River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 94 over Edwards River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.