US Bridges

FAU-8500 (centptwa over Cedar Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · .5 M W of Millsdale · Structure no. 099992100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,350
2019 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

FAU-8500 (centptwa over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU-8500 (centptwa over Cedar Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,024 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-8500 (centptwa
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.5 M W of Millsdale
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45027, -88.12603
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2019)
Projected traffic12,024 by 2046
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 FAU-8500 (centptwa over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8500 (centptwa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-8500 (centptwa over Cedar Creek carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8500 (centptwa over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAU-8500 (centptwa over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).