US Bridges

Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · Interchange · Structure no. 090006900000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp FR ILL116 TO1
CrossesIll 116
LocationInterchange
Coordinates40.71693, -89.52767
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$473,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp FR ILL116 TO1 over Ill 116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.