US Bridges

Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Albany · Structure no. 098301200000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2 MI NE Albany
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80136, -90.17857
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.