US Bridges

Sycamore RD over Cambria Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Cambria · Structure no. 100317800000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore RD over Cambria Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sycamore RD over Cambria Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSycamore RD
CrossesCambria Creek
Location1.5 MI W Cambria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.77396, -89.15108
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2021)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sycamore RD over Cambria Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore RD over Cambria 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore RD over Cambria Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore RD over Cambria Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore RD over Cambria Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.