US Bridges

Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Illinois · .8M W IL96/E Warsaw · Structure no. 034004300000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWarsaw (il 96) Spu
CrossesCedar Glen Creek
Location.8M W IL96/E Warsaw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.35754, -91.3865
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Warsaw (il 96) Spu over Cedar Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.