US Bridges

Ill 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 2 M W Ill 100 · Structure no. 042000400000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesIll 16 & 100
CrossesShaw Hollow
Location2 M W Ill 100
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.13343, -90.56434
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ill 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 16 & 100 over Shaw Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.