US Bridges

US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · 500 Blk W. Main · Structure no. 048602200000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,444 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150 (main St)
CrossesCedar Creek BNSF RR
Location500 Blk W. Main
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.94752, -90.37847
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,444 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 (main St) over Cedar Creek BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.