US Bridges

TR 251 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Woodland · Structure no. 038470100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 251 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 251 over Sugar Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 251
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 MI S of Woodland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.68538, -87.73877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 TR 251 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 251 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 251 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is TR 251 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 251 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.