Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk
PoorClinton County, Illinois · 1570E Emerald RD · Structure no. 014510700000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Emerald RD over Trib to Beaver Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.