US Bridges

FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 1.9MI S IL24 on 12th · Structure no. 001008800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek in Adams 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 7823/N 12th ST
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.9MI S IL24 on 12th
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.95713, -91.39646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7823/N 12th ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.