US Bridges

Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Ashmore · Structure no. 015002000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 16 (fap 91)
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location1.0 MI E Ashmore
RouteState Highway 16
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.53925, -88.00061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 16 (fap 91) over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.