US Bridges

Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W Charleston · Structure no. 015001500000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 5 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,550 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 16 EB (fap 91)
CrossesEastern Il RR
Location1.0 MI W Charleston
RouteState Highway 16
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.4841, -88.20932
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,550 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern Il RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.