US Bridges

Ill 16 over Trib to Boyer Creek

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 2.25 E of Fieldon · Structure no. 042200400000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 16 over Trib to Boyer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 16 over Trib to Boyer Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 16
CrossesTrib to Boyer Creek
Location2.25 E of Fieldon
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.1129, -90.4595
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 over Trib to Boyer Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 16 over Trib to Boyer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 16 over Trib to Boyer Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 16 over Trib to Boyer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ill 16 over Trib to Boyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.