SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River
GoodClay County, Illinois · .2 MI E JCT US 45S · Structure no. 013004000000000
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.
How much traffic does SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SBI-12 (old US 50) over Elm River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.