US Bridges

Ill Rt 92 over Hills Creek

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · .1 MI E 115th ST · Structure no. 081007400000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill Rt 92 over Hills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill Rt 92 over Hills Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIll Rt 92
CrossesHills Creek
Location.1 MI E 115th ST
RouteState Highway 92
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.43783, -90.72497
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rt 92 over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ill Rt 92 over Hills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ill Rt 92 over Hills Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill Rt 92 over Hills Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ill Rt 92 over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.