US Bridges

Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing)

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M S Pauling RD · Structure no. 099029600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing) in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 50 (governors)
CrossesRock Creek (n Xing)
Location0.3 M S Pauling RD
RouteState Highway 50
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39408, -87.75716
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing) carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing)?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 (governors) over Rock Creek (n Xing)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.