North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek
PoorStephenson County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N Dakota · Structure no. 089505900000000
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 82 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns North Dakota RD over Branch Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.