US Bridges

Ill 116 FAP 681 over Smith Branch

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.9 E JCT 116 & 23 · Structure no. 053019000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 116 FAP 681 over Smith Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 116 FAP 681 over Smith Branch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIll 116 FAP 681
CrossesSmith Branch
Location1.9 E JCT 116 & 23
RouteState Highway 116
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.88116, -88.60767
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAP 681 over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 116 FAP 681 over Smith Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 116 FAP 681 over Smith Branch carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 116 FAP 681 over Smith Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 116 FAP 681 over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.