US Bridges

Ill 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2.73 M S of US 24 · Structure no. 038019700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesIll 1/FAP 332A
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.73 M S of US 24
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates40.73837, -87.68423
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ill 1/FAP 332A over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 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 2022.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.