Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion
FairPike County, Illinois · 1.3 MI SE of Pt Hill · Structure no. 075004800000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2046. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion 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 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 96 over 6 Mile Bay Diversion?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.