US Bridges

FAS-1696 Trimble R over Sugar Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · SW Trimble · Structure no. 017002600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1696 Trimble R over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-1696 Trimble R over Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS-1696 Trimble R
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationSW Trimble
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.05979, -87.68766
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-1696 Trimble R over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1696 Trimble R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1696 Trimble R over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1696 Trimble R over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1696 Trimble R over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.