US Bridges

North 5th Street over Cedar Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · N 5th at Cedar Crk · Structure no. 001601200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 5th Street over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 5th Street over Cedar Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 5th Street
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationN 5th at Cedar Crk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95802, -91.40814
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North 5th Street over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 5th Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does North 5th Street over Cedar Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North 5th Street over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North 5th Street over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.