FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · SW-19-T4NR2W · Structure no. 055301600000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 443 - Ch 16 over Grindstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.