Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Illinois · 1.8 MI W Il. 159 · Structure no. 082411800000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Schmidt Lane TR 16 over Douglas Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.