Lenox RD over Sugar Creek
PoorLee County, Illinois · 4.0 MI NW of Dixon · Structure no. 052450300000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lenox RD over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lenox RD over Sugar Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lenox RD over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lenox 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 2025.
How much traffic does Lenox RD over Sugar Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Lenox RD over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lenox RD over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.