US Bridges

Red Oak RD - Ch 5 over Cedar Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · NW Edge Cedarville · Structure no. 089326800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak RD - Ch 5 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Oak RD - Ch 5 over Cedar Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Oak RD - Ch 5
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationNW Edge Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38166, -89.63893
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Red Oak RD - Ch 5 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak RD - Ch 5 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 2021.

How much traffic does Red Oak RD - Ch 5 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Oak RD - Ch 5 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak RD - Ch 5 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.