US Bridges

Il 16 over E Fk Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 2.1M W Spruce-Nokomi · Structure no. 068050100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 over E Fk Shoal Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 16 over E Fk Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIl 16
CrossesE Fk Shoal Creek
Location2.1M W Spruce-Nokomi
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.28204, -89.31534
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 16 over E Fk Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 16 over E Fk Shoal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 16 over E Fk Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 over E Fk Shoal Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 16 over E Fk Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.