US Bridges

Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge over Cedar Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 3.3MI Ne.Of Il 127 · Structure no. 039324500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge over Cedar Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCh 17-DUTCH Ridge
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.3MI Ne.Of Il 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.66067, -89.29641
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge over Cedar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 17-DUTCH Ridge over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.