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FAS-1694 (CH-5) over Sugar Creek

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Crawford County, Illinois · N Palestine Cl · Structure no. 017309600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1694 (CH-5) over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-1694 (CH-5) over Sugar Creek in Crawford 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1694 (CH-5)
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationN Palestine Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.00771, -87.612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-1694 (CH-5) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1694 (CH-5) 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1694 (CH-5) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1694 (CH-5) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1694 (CH-5) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.