Ill 41 over Cedar Creek
FairKnox County, Illinois · 0.75 MI E of US 34 · Structure no. 048331000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 41 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 41 over Cedar Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 41 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 41 over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 41 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 41 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 41 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.