US Bridges

TR 111B over Rooks Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 940 E 2000 N · Structure no. 053405900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 111B over Rooks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 111B over Rooks Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 111B
CrossesRooks Creek
Location940 E 2000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.91617, -88.7526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 111B over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 111B 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 111B over Rooks Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR 111B over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 111B over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.