US Bridges

US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E of Paris · Structure no. 023001300000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2046. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150(FAP 91)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Paris
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.60737, -87.66108
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 150(FAP 91) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.