FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · SW-8-T24NR6W · Structure no. 090300000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over carry?
About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over?
The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-461 (CH-16) over Mackinaw River over?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.