US Bridges

Ch 16 over Fox Creek

Good

Stark County, Illinois · W.CTR-12-T14NR7E · Structure no. 088321600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16 over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 16 over Fox Creek in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 16
CrossesFox Creek
LocationW.CTR-12-T14NR7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.21451, -89.65787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 16 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 16 over Fox 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 16 over Fox Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.