Ill 97 over Rock Creek
GoodMenard County, Illinois · 3.5M N Salisbury · Structure no. 065001700000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 97 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 97 over Rock Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,788 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 97 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 97 over Rock 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 97 over Rock Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ill 97 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 97 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.