US Bridges

Il 26 FAP 316 over Lime Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Kasbeer · Structure no. 006201700000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26 FAP 316 over Lime Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 26 FAP 316 over Lime Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIl 26 FAP 316
CrossesLime Creek
Location1 MI S of Kasbeer
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates41.48693, -89.46645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 26 FAP 316 over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 26 FAP 316 over Lime 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Il 26 FAP 316 over Lime Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Il 26 FAP 316 over Lime Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 26 FAP 316 over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.