US Bridges

Cedarville RD over Richland Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2 MI W Cedarville · Structure no. 089328200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedarville RD over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedarville RD over Richland Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCedarville RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location2 MI W Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.3735, -89.6711
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cedarville RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedarville RD over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cedarville RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cedarville RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cedarville RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.