US Bridges

Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch

Good

Coles County, Illinois · .75 MI NW of Loxa · Structure no. 015007000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSbi 16(FAS 1669)
CrossesRiley Creek Branch
Location.75 MI NW of Loxa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5067, -88.27256
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sbi 16(FAS 1669) over Riley Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.