US Bridges

FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 1MI SW Pekin · Structure no. 090011300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 461-CH 16
CrossesC&im Powerton Spur
Location1MI SW Pekin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.53811, -89.67864
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2023)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 461-CH 16 over C&im Powerton Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.