US Bridges

TR 35 over Rooks Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.5 MI Sse Weston · Structure no. 057591500000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 35 over Rooks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 35 over Rooks Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 66% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 35
CrossesRooks Creek
Location3.5 MI Sse Weston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.69935, -88.60103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks66%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 35 over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 35 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 35 over Rooks Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 66% are trucks.

How long is TR 35 over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 35 over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.