US Bridges

N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 0.50 N Beltline · Structure no. 060610100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black Creek in Madison 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Rodgers Av/Tr 91
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.50 N Beltline
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91921, -90.13749
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2021)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Rodgers Av/Tr 91 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.