US Bridges

US 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · At Breese · Structure no. 014006600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesCh 11-N Walnut ST
LocationAt Breese
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.62176, -89.52572
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over Ch 11-N Walnut ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.