SBI-163 over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Illinois · .25 MI NE Palestine · Structure no. 017002100000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SBI-163 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SBI-163 over Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SBI-163 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SBI-163 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SBI-163 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SBI-163 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SBI-163 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.