US Bridges

FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar Creek

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 0.21 E of CO LN · Structure no. 003200000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,878 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 70 WB
CrossesTrib to Sugar Creek
Location0.21 E of CO LN
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.80361, -89.59525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,450 (2023)
Projected traffic12,878 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar Creek carry?

About 13,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAI 70 WB over Trib to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.