Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Illinois · 1 MI E Il 159 · Structure no. 082415000000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland 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 2021.
How much traffic does Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Schiermeier TR 16 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.