US Bridges

FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox River

Good

Richland County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S JCT US-50 · Structure no. 080002400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox River in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAP 116(IL 130)
CrossesLittle Fox River
Location3.5 MI S JCT US-50
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates38.66969, -88.08474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,444 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 116(IL 130) over Little Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.