CH-7 over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, Illinois · CTR-9-T11NR2W · Structure no. 094301400000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-7 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-7 over Cedar Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 125 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-7 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is CH-7 over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CH-7 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CH-7 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CH-7 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.