US Bridges

Ill 116 over Scattering Point CR

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 8.03 MI W of I-55 · Structure no. 053006200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 116 over Scattering Point CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 116 over Scattering Point CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 116
CrossesScattering Point CR
Location8.03 MI W of I-55
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.87168, -88.82436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 116 over Scattering Point CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 116 over Scattering Point CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 116 over Scattering Point CR carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 116 over Scattering Point CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 116 over Scattering Point CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.