US Bridges

TR 516 over Henline Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 4.2 MI Nnw Colfax · Structure no. 057481200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 516 over Henline Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 516 over Henline Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 516
CrossesHenline Creek
Location4.2 MI Nnw Colfax
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63184, -88.65094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 516 over Henline Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 516 over Henline 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 516 over Henline Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 516 over Henline Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 516 over Henline Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.