Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70
GoodBond County, Illinois · 3.4 MI E Ill 127 · Structure no. 003004500000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 309 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70 in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70 carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Smithboro Rd-Tr 16 over FAI 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.