Ill 73 over Cedar Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · S Edge of Winslow · Structure no. 089006600000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 73 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 73 over Cedar Creek in Stephenson 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 73 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 73 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 73 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 73 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 73 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.