Ch 16 over S Fork Saline River
GoodSaline County, Illinois · 3 MI S Carrier Mills · Structure no. 083314500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16 over S Fork Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 16 over S Fork Saline River in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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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 Ch 16 over S Fork Saline River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 16 over S Fork Saline 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Ch 16 over S Fork Saline River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16 over S Fork Saline River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16 over S Fork Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.