US Bridges

S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 1.6 MI N US-52 · Structure no. 099335900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,656 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesS Cedar RD
CrossesBranch Prairie Creek
Location1.6 MI N US-52
Coordinates41.40755, -87.96106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,656 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S Cedar RD over Branch Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.