US Bridges

TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 4.0 MI S of ST Jacob · Structure no. 060335600000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver Creek in Madison 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 274 Cedar Road
CrossesLittle Silver Creek
Location4.0 MI S of ST Jacob
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65667, -89.77154
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 274 Cedar Road over Little Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.