Prairie ST over Cedar Creek
GoodKnox County, Illinois · 200 Blk N. Prairie · Structure no. 048601400000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie ST over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie ST over Cedar Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 64 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie ST over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Prairie ST over 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Prairie ST over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Prairie ST over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie ST over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.