US Bridges

Cedarville RD over Branch Waddams Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Lena · Structure no. 089505200000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedarville RD over Branch Waddams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedarville RD over Branch Waddams Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 89 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCedarville RD
CrossesBranch Waddams Creek
Location1.0 MI E Lena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37193, -89.7921
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Branch Waddams Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Cedarville RD over Branch Waddams 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cedarville RD over Branch Waddams Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cedarville RD over Branch Waddams Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cedarville RD over Branch Waddams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.