US Bridges

Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · Bayview Drive · Structure no. 001600000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBayview Drive
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationBayview Drive
Coordinates39.95498, -91.4156
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Bayview Drive over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.