Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadFord County, Illinois · 240N 2600E · Structure no. 027302400000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek in Ford 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Clarence RD FAS 5 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.