Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid Creek
PoorLee County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S Ogle CO L · Structure no. 052518200000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid 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 Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Ch 37 Sugar Grove over Reid Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.