US Bridges

Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 1MI NW Pleasant Hill · Structure no. 075007500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 96
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1MI NW Pleasant Hill
RouteState Highway 96
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.45817, -90.89154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.