US Bridges

Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 1.1 MI E Beckemeyer · Structure no. 014200700000000

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 50
CrossesE Trib to Beaver Crk
Location1.1 MI E Beckemeyer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.60947, -89.40823
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old US 50 over E Trib to Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.