US Bridges

Il 104 over Martin Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1.2M W Il 99 · Structure no. 075003300000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 104 over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 104 over Martin Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 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 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesIl 104
CrossesMartin Creek
Location1.2M W Il 99
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates39.83181, -90.5991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Il 104 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Il 104 over Martin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 104 over Martin Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Il 104 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 104 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.