US Bridges

Il 16 over Br E Fk Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · .95M E Elm - Nokomis · Structure no. 068050300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 over Br E Fk Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 16 over Br E Fk Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 16
CrossesBr E Fk Shoal Creek
Location.95M E Elm - Nokomis
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.31232, -89.2692
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Br E Fk Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 16 over Br 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 December 2022.

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

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 over Br E Fk Shoal Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 16 over Br E Fk Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.