US Bridges

FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib

Good

Putnam County, Illinois · 1360N 1415E · Structure no. 078311800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1254-CH 16
CrossesIll River Trib
Location1360N 1415E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.30391, -89.19975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1254-CH 16 over Ill River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.