US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD
PoorSt. Clair County, Illinois · .5M N of Summerfield · Structure no. 082027100000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,070 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Ch 50/SUMERFIELD RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.