US Bridges

US 45 over Little Cashe Creek

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Johnson County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S of Il 146 · Structure no. 044006000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Little Cashe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 45 over Little Cashe Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesLittle Cashe Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Il 146
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyJohnson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.41329, -88.89315
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 over Little Cashe Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 over Little Cashe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 over Little Cashe Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Little Cashe Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over Little Cashe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.