Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek
PoorLee County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W Sugar Grove · Structure no. 052450200000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Timber Creek RD over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.