US Bridges

US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · .1M S JCT US 150&116 · Structure no. 090200600000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,604 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 150 & Ill 116
CrossesIl River Tributary
Location.1M S JCT US 150&116
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.71334, -89.53045
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2021)
Projected traffic20,604 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary built?

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

What condition is US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 150 & Ill 116 over Il River Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.