US Bridges

Ch 16 over Marys River

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 1.7M N of Steelevill · Structure no. 079316500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16 over Marys River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 16 over Marys River in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 16
CrossesMarys River
Location1.7M N of Steelevill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03526, -89.66708
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Marys River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 16 over Marys River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 16 over Marys River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16 over Marys River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16 over Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.