US Bridges

FAS 355 Ch 16 over Waterway

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 2670N 300E · Structure no. 053500900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 355 Ch 16 over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 355 Ch 16 over Waterway in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 355 Ch 16
CrossesWaterway
Location2670N 300E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.01262, -88.8727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic682 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 Waterway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 355 Ch 16 over Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 355 Ch 16 over Waterway carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 355 Ch 16 over Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 355 Ch 16 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.