US Bridges

FAU-8500 (cntptway over Cedar Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M N of Millsdale · Structure no. 099992200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2019 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

FAU-8500 (cntptway over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU-8500 (cntptway 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 63% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,248 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFAU-8500 (cntptway
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.3 M N of Millsdale
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45678, -88.11851
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2019)
Projected traffic13,248 by 2046
Trucks63%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 (cntptway over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU-8500 (cntptway 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 (cntptway over Cedar Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 63% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns FAU-8500 (cntptway over Cedar Creek?

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