US Bridges

Il 16 over Trib E Fk Shoal CR

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.5M NE Monr.St-Witt · Structure no. 068250000000000

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

About this bridge

Il 16 over Trib E Fk Shoal CR is a concrete culvert carrying Il 16 over Trib E Fk Shoal CR 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIl 16
CrossesTrib E Fk Shoal CR
Location1.5M NE Monr.St-Witt
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.27203, -89.32851
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Trib E Fk Shoal CR built?

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

What condition is Il 16 over Trib E Fk Shoal CR 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 Trib E Fk Shoal CR carry?

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

How long is Il 16 over Trib E Fk Shoal CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Il 16 over Trib E Fk Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.