US Bridges

Ill 94 over Pope Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · 3.9 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 066000900000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Pope Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 94 over Pope Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 101 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 94
CrossesPope Creek
Location3.9 MI S of Ill 17
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.14434, -90.74736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 Pope Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ill 94 over Pope 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 94 over Pope Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Pope Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 94 over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.