Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 5.2 Mi. Sw. US 30 · Structure no. 098009700000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Plain Road over Cattailcreek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.