Genesee Court over Rock Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · So Edge of Morrison · Structure no. 098505700000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Genesee Court over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Genesee Court over Rock Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Genesee Court over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Genesee Court over Rock Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Genesee Court over Rock Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Genesee Court over Rock Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Genesee Court over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.