Ill 116 over Cedar Creek
PoorKnox County, Illinois · Appr 2M W Il 41 · Structure no. 048007000000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 116 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 116 over Cedar Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 116 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 116 over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 116 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ill 116 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 116 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.