US Bridges

N Henderson Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Cedarville · Structure no. 089327900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Henderson Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Henderson Road over Cedar Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Henderson Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0 MI E Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38633, -89.6128
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Henderson Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Henderson Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N Henderson Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Henderson Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N Henderson Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.