US Bridges

Il 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · S Edge of Milford · Structure no. 038002500000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 1/FAP 332A
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationS Edge of Milford
RouteState Highway 1
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.62142, -87.69756
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Il 1/FAP 332A 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.