US Bridges

Ill 26 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · N Edge of Cedarville · Structure no. 089004300000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 26 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 26 over Cedar Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 44 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,606 by 2046. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 26
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationN Edge of Cedarville
RouteState Highway 26
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.38394, -89.63305
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,606 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ill 26 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Ill 26 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 26 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 26 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 26 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.