US Bridges

Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 6.2MI SE Barry · Structure no. 075000900000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 106
CrossesE Branch Kiser Creek
Location6.2MI SE Barry
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates39.65046, -90.93731
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.