Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St.
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · Cedar ST Extension · Structure no. 090003100000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St. in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,524 by 2046. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St. built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St. carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St.?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Il 8/ Il 116 over Richland St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.