US Bridges

CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S of Cornell · Structure no. 053305000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 28 FAS 2055
CrossesRooks Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Cornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.95299, -88.74367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 28 FAS 2055 over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.