US Bridges

Glenn RD over Sugar Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · NW 1/4 Sec 7-9-1 · Structure no. 039325500000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn RD over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glenn RD over Sugar Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlenn RD
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationNW 1/4 Sec 7-9-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.76026, -89.26264
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Glenn RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenn RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Glenn RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Glenn RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.