US 50 over Skillet Fork Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 2 MI E Clay CO LN · Structure no. 061009100000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Skillet Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Skillet Fork Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Skillet Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Skillet Fork 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Skillet Fork Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Skillet Fork Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Skillet Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.