US Bridges

Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 4.36 MI E of Ill 117 · Structure no. 102004200000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 116
CrossesWest Br Panther CR
Location4.36 MI E of Ill 117
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.79802, -89.19272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 116 over West Br Panther CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.