US Bridges

TR 2D over Sugar Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · State LN 1.5N Mlford · Structure no. 038555100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

TR 2D over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 2D over Sugar Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 2D
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationState LN 1.5N Mlford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.65054, -87.52624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 2D over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 2D over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does TR 2D over Sugar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 2D over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 2D over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).