US Bridges

Ill 96 over Boyd Ditch

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SE Kinderhook · Structure no. 075050000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Boyd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 96 over Boyd Ditch in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesBoyd Ditch
Location2.0 MI SE Kinderhook
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.67262, -91.13434
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 96 over Boyd Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 96 over Boyd Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Boyd Ditch carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Boyd Ditch?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Boyd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.