Ill 96 over Kiser Creek
FairPike County, Illinois · At New Canton · Structure no. 075003800000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 96 over Kiser Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Kiser Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2046. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 96 over Kiser Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Ill 96 over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 96 over Kiser Creek carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 96 over Kiser Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 96 over Kiser Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.