FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · 5 MI N of Penfield · Structure no. 010424600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 515(CH 22) over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.