CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 5.5 MI N Flanagan · Structure no. 053303300000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CO HWY 16 FAS 355 over Mole Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.