US Bridges

Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over Sugar Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 2 M NW Albers · Structure no. 014401700000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWesclin Rd/Tr 167
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 M NW Albers
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56817, -89.63123
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic770 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wesclin Rd/Tr 167 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.