US Bridges

Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 7.5 MI SE Barry · Structure no. 075014100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 106
CrossesE Branch Kiser Creek
Location7.5 MI SE Barry
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates39.63906, -90.91788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 106 over E Branch Kiser Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.