US Bridges

Il 104 over Liehr Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · .9 M W of Il 107 · Structure no. 075051200000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 104 over Liehr Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 104 over Liehr Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesIl 104
CrossesLiehr Creek
Location.9 M W of Il 107
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates39.80666, -90.76172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic928 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 104 over Liehr Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 104 over Liehr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 104 over Liehr Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Il 104 over Liehr Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 104 over Liehr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.