Ch 16 over S Fork Indian Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 4.0 MI S Charleston · Structure no. 015002800000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16 over S Fork Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 16 over S Fork Indian Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 16 over S Fork Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Ch 16 over S Fork Indian 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 16 over S Fork Indian Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16 over S Fork Indian Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16 over S Fork Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.