Ch 14 over Cedar Creek
PoorAdams County, Illinois · 3.4 MI NE Laprairie · Structure no. 001330800000000
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 14 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Cedar Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 104 years old, older 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 4 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 14 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Ch 14 over Cedar 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 14 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ch 14 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 14 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.