US Bridges

Double Bridge LA over East Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N of Simpson · Structure no. 044313400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Bridge LA over East Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Double Bridge LA over East Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDouble Bridge LA
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Simpson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.49553, -88.75636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic11 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Double Bridge LA over East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Bridge LA over East 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Double Bridge LA over East Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Double Bridge LA over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Double Bridge LA over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.