US Bridges

FAP 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · .75 MI W Shelbyville · Structure no. 087002600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,494 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 325 (il 16)
CrossesSwafford Branch
Location.75 MI W Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 16
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.40549, -88.82169
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,494 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 325 (il 16) over Swafford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.