US Bridges

Il 96 over Levee

Poor

Pike County, Illinois · .3M SE US 54-ATLAS · Structure no. 075200200000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Levee is a concrete culvert carrying Il 96 over Levee in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 96
CrossesLevee
Location.3M SE US 54-ATLAS
RouteState Highway 96
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.51088, -90.96568
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Il 96 over Levee built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Levee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Levee carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Levee?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Il 96 over Levee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.