US Bridges

Ill 16 over Phils Creek E Br

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 5.6 M W JCT Ill 111 · Structure no. 042001900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 16 over Phils Creek E Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 16 over Phils Creek E Br 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 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 16
CrossesPhils Creek E Br
Location5.6 M W JCT Ill 111
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.11628, -90.24731
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Phils Creek E Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 16 over Phils Creek E Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 16 over Phils Creek E Br carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 16 over Phils Creek E Br?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 16 over Phils Creek E Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.