US Bridges

Il 16 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn RR

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · Charleston Av Matton · Structure no. 015006400000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 16 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn RR in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 16 & US 45(FA 3
CrossesCn RR
LocationCharleston Av Matton
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48156, -88.37702
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,350 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Il 16 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn 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 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn RR carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn RR?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Il 16 & US 45(FA 3 over Cn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.