US Bridges

Il 16 over Baum Branch Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E JCT Rt. 100 · Structure no. 042004100000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 over Baum Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 16 over Baum Branch Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 16
CrossesBaum Branch Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rt. 100
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10598, -90.55822
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Il 16 over Baum Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 16 over Baum Branch 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 Il 16 over Baum Branch Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 over Baum Branch Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 16 over Baum Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.