US Bridges

TR 284 E 16th over Buck Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E16th N 3450th · Structure no. 050348300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 284 E 16th over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 284 E 16th over Buck Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 284 E 16th
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationE16th N 3450th
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.43289, -88.85494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 284 E 16th over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 284 E 16th over Buck 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does TR 284 E 16th over Buck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR 284 E 16th over Buck Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 284 E 16th over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.