US Bridges

Ill 116 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1.14 M E of Ill 115 · Structure no. 027004400000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 116 over Kelly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 116 over Kelly Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 116
CrossesKelly Creek
Location1.14 M E of Ill 115
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.87946, -88.18384
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks21%
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 Ill 116 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ill 116 over Kelly 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 116 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ill 116 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 116 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.