Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · 2.95 MI W of US 51 · Structure no. 050012400000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 71 at Cedar Pt over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.