US Bridges

Il 116/FAP 681 over Smith Branch

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2.53 MI E 23 & 116 · Structure no. 053019100000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 116/FAP 681 over Smith Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 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 116/FAP 681
CrossesSmith Branch
Location2.53 MI E 23 & 116
RouteState Highway 116
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.88166, -88.59565
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 116/FAP 681 over Smith Branch built?

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

What condition is Il 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 Il 116/FAP 681 over Smith Branch carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 116/FAP 681 over Smith Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Il 116/FAP 681 over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.