FAS 325 over Sugar Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · .75 MI SW Watseka · Structure no. 038350000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 325 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 325 over Sugar Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 325 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 325 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 325 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FAS 325 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 325 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.