US Bridges

Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau Creek

Good

Lee County, Illinois · .2 Mi. E. of US 52 · Structure no. 052459000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Grove RD-TR2
CrossesBr. of Bureau Creek
Location.2 Mi. E. of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.59987, -89.17224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Grove RD-TR2 over Br. of Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.