US Bridges

Ill 96 over Brewster Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 2MI SE New Canton · Structure no. 075250800000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 96 over Brewster Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ill 96 over Brewster 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 96
CrossesBrewster Creek
Location2MI SE New Canton
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates39.61185, -91.07624
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Brewster Creek built?

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

What condition is Ill 96 over Brewster 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 96 over Brewster Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 96 over Brewster Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 96 over Brewster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.