US Bridges

Cedar Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork

Poor

Madison County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S ST Jacob · Structure no. 060321900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Rd/ TR 276
CrossesLake Fork
Location1.5 MI S ST Jacob
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.69966, -89.77293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic54 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Cedar Rd/ TR 276 over Lake Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.