US Bridges

Ch 16/FAS 355 over Long Point Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Long Point · Structure no. 053344700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16/FAS 355 over Long Point Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 16/FAS 355 over Long Point Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 16/FAS 355
CrossesLong Point Creek
Location1 MI E of Long Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.00756, -88.87277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Long Point Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 16/FAS 355 over Long 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 16/FAS 355 over Long Point Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16/FAS 355 over Long Point Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16/FAS 355 over Long Point Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.