US Bridges

Ill 96 over KCS RR

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1MI SE Pleasant Hill · Structure no. 075004700000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over KCS RR in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2046. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 96
CrossesKCS RR
Location1MI SE Pleasant Hill
RouteState Highway 96
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.43391, -90.85619
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2023)
Projected traffic986 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 96 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ill 96 over KCS RR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over KCS RR carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over KCS RR?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.