US Bridges

East Angle RD over Branch Cedar Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NW of Dakota · Structure no. 089505800000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Angle RD over Branch Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Angle RD over Branch Cedar Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Angle RD
CrossesBranch Cedar Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of Dakota
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.39604, -89.57018
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 East Angle RD over Branch Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Angle RD over Branch 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 East Angle RD over Branch Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is East Angle RD over Branch Cedar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns East Angle RD over Branch Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.