US Bridges

Ill 26 over Trib. of Cedar Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · S Edge of Cedarville · Structure no. 089200400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 26 over Trib. of Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 26 over Trib. of Cedar Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesIll 26
CrossesTrib. of Cedar Creek
LocationS Edge of Cedarville
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.3696, -89.63301
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Trib. of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 26 over Trib. of Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 26 over Trib. of Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 26 over Trib. of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ill 26 over Trib. of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.