Ill 116 over Turtle Creek
GoodLivingston County, Illinois · 1.08 M E of I-55 · Structure no. 053006600000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 116 over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 116 over Turtle Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 84 years old, older 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,029 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 68 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 116 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Ill 116 over Turtle 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 116 over Turtle Creek carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ill 116 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 116 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.