US Bridges

Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.6MI N Laraway RD · Structure no. 099334000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,264 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCedar Road
CrossesN. Br Jackson Creek
Location0.6MI N Laraway RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49208, -87.96509
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,264 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Road over N. Br Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.