Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel
FairKnox County, Illinois · N.Of Water St. · Structure no. 048601100000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 64 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Cedar Creek Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.