Il 116 over Spoon River
PoorFulton County, Illinois · W Edge London Mills · Structure no. 029005000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 798 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 116 over Spoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 116 over Spoon River in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 116 over Spoon River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 116 over Spoon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Il 116 over Spoon River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Il 116 over Spoon River?
The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 116 over Spoon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.