US Bridges

FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Knox County, Illinois · Galesburg · Structure no. 048605200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 6779- CO Line
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
LocationGalesburg
Coordinates40.93498, -90.44106
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6779- CO Line over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.