US Bridges

FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 2855N 300E · Structure no. 053344900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-355 (CH-16)
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2855N 300E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.03942, -88.8724
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-355 (CH-16) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.