US Bridges

Old US 50 over East Breese Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · .2MI E of Breese · Structure no. 014202100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 50 over East Breese Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old US 50 over East Breese Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesOld US 50
CrossesEast Breese Creek
Location.2MI E of Breese
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61023, -89.51352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 East Breese Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 50 over East Breese Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 50 over East Breese Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old US 50 over East Breese Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 50 over East Breese Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.