US Bridges

Ch 54 over Br. of Cedar Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2249 E. 2nd · Structure no. 050358500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 54 over Br. of Cedar Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ch 54 over Br. of Cedar Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 54
CrossesBr. of Cedar Creek
Location2249 E. 2nd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.25745, -89.12584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 54 over Br. of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 54 over Br. of 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 54 over Br. of Cedar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 54 over Br. of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Ch 54 over Br. of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.