US Bridges

SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · On ILL116 NE FR US24 · Structure no. 090006600000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 4 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,979 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Ill 116
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationOn ILL116 NE FR US24
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.73274, -89.5191
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,979 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ill 116 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.