US Bridges

US 50 over Brubaker Creek Trib

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 3.6 MI E of Il 37 · Structure no. 061009300000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Brubaker Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying US 50 over Brubaker Creek Trib in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesBrubaker Creek Trib
Location3.6 MI E of Il 37
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.62808, -88.87884
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Brubaker Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Brubaker Creek Trib 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 Brubaker Creek Trib carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Brubaker Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Brubaker Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.