US Bridges

US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache Creek

Good

Johnson County, Illinois · N of Bloomfield · Structure no. 044005500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 45-FAP 881
CrossesLittle Cache Creek
LocationN of Bloomfield
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates37.45693, -88.87056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache 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 US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 45-FAP 881 over Little Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.