US Bridges

Il 116 over Rooks Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 2.68 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 053019200000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 116 over Rooks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 116 over Rooks Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 116
CrossesRooks Creek
Location2.68 M W of I-55
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.87286, -88.72229
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Il 116 over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 116 over Rooks 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Il 116 over Rooks Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 116 over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 116 over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.