US Bridges

Il 10 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 3.4M E New Holland* · Structure no. 054000900000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 10 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 10 over Sugar Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 94 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 10
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.4M E New Holland*
RouteState Highway 10
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.17621, -89.51931
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 10 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Il 10 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Il 10 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 10 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Il 10 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.