US Bridges

Cedarville Road over Richland CR Overflow

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Cedarville · Structure no. 089511300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedarville Road over Richland CR Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Cedarville Road over Richland CR Overflow in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCedarville Road
CrossesRichland CR Overflow
Location1.5 MI W Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37362, -89.66661
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Road over Richland CR Overflow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedarville Road over Richland CR Overflow 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Cedarville Road over Richland CR Overflow carry?

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

How long is Cedarville Road over Richland CR Overflow?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cedarville Road over Richland CR Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.