US Bridges

FAS 349 Ch 13 over Rooks Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3050 N 3350 E · Structure no. 057593100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 349 Ch 13 over Rooks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 349 Ch 13 over Rooks Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 349 Ch 13
CrossesRooks Creek
Location3050 N 3350 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.73294, -88.6225
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks35%
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

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 FAS 349 Ch 13 over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 349 Ch 13 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 349 Ch 13 over Rooks Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAS 349 Ch 13 over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 349 Ch 13 over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.