US Bridges

Vetter Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.52 MI N Centrptway · Structure no. 099992400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vetter Road over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vetter Road over Cedar Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,877 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVetter Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.52 MI N Centrptway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45038, -88.14726
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,877 by 2032
Trucks56%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Vetter Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vetter Road over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vetter Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is Vetter Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Vetter Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.