Ill 16 over Phils Creek
GoodJersey County, Illinois · 7.0 M W JCT Ill 111 · Structure no. 042001800000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 16 over Phils Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 16 over Phils Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 16 over Phils Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 16 over Phils Creek 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 over Phils Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ill 16 over Phils Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 16 over Phils Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.