US Bridges

E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SE Dakota · Structure no. 089500500000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Cedarville Rd.
CrossesBrown Creek
Location2.0 MI SE Dakota
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.37445, -89.48504
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns E. Cedarville Rd. over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.