FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch Sugar Creek
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 1.6 MI S Stockland · Structure no. 038006500000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch Sugar Creek in Iroquois 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 4 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch Sugar Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch Sugar Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1343 Ch 41 over Branch Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.