US Bridges

Ill 104 over Horse Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · E.Pawnee City Limits · Structure no. 084017600000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 104 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 104 over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 48 years old, older 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIll 104
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationE.Pawnee City Limits
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates39.59226, -89.57254
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 104 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ill 104 over Horse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 104 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 104 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 104 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.