NB Ill 116 over Spring Creek
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · Near JCT Ill 116 26 · Structure no. 090006700000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB Ill 116 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying NB Ill 116 over Spring Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 97 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB Ill 116 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is NB 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 NB Ill 116 over Spring Creek carry?
About 17,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NB Ill 116 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns NB Ill 116 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.