US Bridges

Il 106 over Walnut Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 2.1 M W of Il 96 · Structure no. 075050700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 106 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 106 over Walnut Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 106
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.1 M W of Il 96
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates39.71292, -91.23426
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Il 106 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 106 over Walnut 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Il 106 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 106 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 106 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.