US Bridges

Cat River Rd. over Farm Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · 0.06 MI SW of Il 40 · Structure no. 090014000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat River Rd. over Farm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cat River Rd. over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCat River Rd.
CrossesFarm Creek
Location0.06 MI SW of Il 40
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68022, -89.59077
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cat River Rd. over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cat River Rd. over Farm 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cat River Rd. over Farm Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cat River Rd. over Farm Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cat River Rd. over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.