Ill 116 over Rooks Creek
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 3.87 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 053006400000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 116 over Rooks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 116 over Rooks Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 116 over Rooks Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Ill 116 over Rooks Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 116 over Rooks Creek carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 116 over Rooks Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 116 over Rooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.