US Bridges

Ill 94 over Pike Run

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · S. Edge of Aledo · Structure no. 066200000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 94 over Pike Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 94 over Pike Run in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 94
CrossesPike Run
LocationS. Edge of Aledo
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.18677, -90.75243
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Pike Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 94 over Pike Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 94 over Pike Run carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 94 over Pike Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ill 94 over Pike Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.