US Bridges

Il 99 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, Illinois · .64M N Camden Ctr · Structure no. 085002900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 99 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 99 over Cedar Creek in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIl 99
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.64M N Camden Ctr
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates40.16274, -90.77415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 99 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 99 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Il 99 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 99 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 99 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.