US Bridges

Ch 4(FAS 680) over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Edgar County, Illinois · 2 MI SE of Elbridge · Structure no. 023320600000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4(FAS 680) over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ch 4(FAS 680) over Sugar Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 4(FAS 680)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 MI SE of Elbridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.49868, -87.55332
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4(FAS 680) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ch 4(FAS 680) 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 4(FAS 680) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4(FAS 680) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4(FAS 680) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.