US Bridges

Black RD over Rock Creek

Good

Whiteside County, Illinois · 5 SW of Morrison · Structure no. 098306300000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black RD over Rock Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBlack RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location5 SW of Morrison
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.72853, -90.01849
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Black RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black RD 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Black RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Black RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Black RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.