US Bridges

Il 116 over Littlers CR

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · 2.4 MI W Farmington · Structure no. 029006600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 116 over Littlers CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 116 over Littlers CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIl 116
CrossesLittlers CR
Location2.4 MI W Farmington
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.70565, -90.05622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Il 116 over Littlers CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 116 over Littlers CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 116 over Littlers CR carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 116 over Littlers CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 116 over Littlers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.