Ch 16 over Fitch Creek
GoodKnox County, Illinois · Cntr Sec 26 T13N R4E · Structure no. 048338900000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16 over Fitch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 16 over Fitch Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 16 over Fitch Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 16 over Fitch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 16 over Fitch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16 over Fitch Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16 over Fitch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.