US Bridges

N Cockrell RD(TR17 over Cedar Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Cedarville · Structure no. 089326300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Cockrell RD(TR17 over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying N Cockrell RD(TR17 over Cedar Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Cockrell RD(TR17
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5 MI W Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.36833, -89.66209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Cockrell RD(TR17 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Cockrell RD(TR17 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N Cockrell RD(TR17 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Cockrell RD(TR17 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Cockrell RD(TR17 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.