US Bridges

Ch 16 over Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 5 MI E of Concord · Structure no. 069322300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 16 over Indian Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 16
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5 MI E of Concord
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.81789, -90.27776
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 16 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 16 over Indian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 16 over Indian Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.