US Bridges

Ill 64 over Pine Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 4.1 MI E JCT Ill 26 · Structure no. 071007800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 64 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 64 over Pine Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIll 64
CrossesPine Creek
Location4.1 MI E JCT Ill 26
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates42.04849, -89.50792
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 64 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 64 over Pine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 64 over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 64 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 64 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.