US Bridges

Academy ST over Cedar Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · One Block N of Main · Structure no. 048602900000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy ST over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Academy ST over Cedar Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesAcademy ST
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationOne Block N of Main
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.94921, -90.37586
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Academy 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 Academy ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Academy ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Academy ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.