US Bridges

Ch 1(FAS 678) over Sugar Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Elbridge · Structure no. 023320000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 1(FAS 678) over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ch 1(FAS 678) over Sugar Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 1(FAS 678)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1 MI N of Elbridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.52917, -87.58299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ch 1(FAS 678) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 1(FAS 678) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 1(FAS 678) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ch 1(FAS 678) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 1(FAS 678) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.