US Bridges

Ch 36 Mound Hill R over Sugar Creek

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 0.6 MI N Prairievlle · Structure no. 052365000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 36 Mound Hill R over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 36 Mound Hill R over Sugar Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCh 36 Mound Hill R
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.6 MI N Prairievlle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.85375, -89.61169
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ch 36 Mound Hill R over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Ch 36 Mound Hill R 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 36 Mound Hill R over Sugar Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 36 Mound Hill R over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 36 Mound Hill R over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.