Ch 16 over Lost Grove Creek
FairFulton County, Illinois · NE-19-T7NR3E · Structure no. 029303200000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16 over Lost Grove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 16 over Lost Grove Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 16 over Lost Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 16 over Lost Grove 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 16 over Lost Grove Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16 over Lost Grove Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16 over Lost Grove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.