US Bridges

Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 7.31 MI S of Il 17 · Structure no. 053018900000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 23 FAP 68
CrossesShort Point CR
Location7.31 MI S of Il 17
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99073, -88.78136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Il 23 FAP 68 over Short Point CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.