US Bridges

Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 5 MI E of Trenton · Structure no. 014005000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50 in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchumacher RD - TR
CrossesNew US 50
Location5 MI E of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61544, -89.59416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic715 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schumacher RD - TR over New US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.