US Bridges

CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.75 MI N of Rt 116 · Structure no. 053303400000000

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point Creek is a concrete slab carrying CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 106 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-16 FAS-355
CrossesShort Point Creek
Location1.75 MI N of Rt 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.89529, -88.8733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CH-16 FAS-355 over Short Point Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.