Black Rd over Rock Creek
Whiteside County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Black Rd over Rock Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 725 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 278 inventoried bridges in Whiteside County rated good (19.4%); 23 (8.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 188 ft |
| Location | 5 SW of Morrison |
| NBI structure number | 098306300000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Whiteside County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il 40 over Rock River | 2012 | 19,800 | Good |
| I-88 over Ditch | 1975 | 13,100 | Good |
| Fai 88 over Stream | 1975 | 12,600 | Fair |
| I-88 over Ditch | 1975 | 12,500 | Good |
| I-88 over Ditch | 1975 | 12,500 | Good |
| Il 40 Locust St over Stream | 1987 | 11,100 | Good |
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