US Bridges

US 24 over Sugar CR

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · W Edge of Watseka · Structure no. 038017900000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Sugar CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 46 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,697 by 2046. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24
CrossesSugar CR
LocationW Edge of Watseka
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.77987, -87.75192
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic4,697 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 24 over Sugar CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 over Sugar CR carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Sugar CR?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.