US 136 over Sugar Creek
FairLogan County, Illinois · 1.2M E Armington RD · Structure no. 054002700000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 521 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over Sugar Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 88 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,258 by 2046. The structure is 521 ft (158.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 136 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US 136 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 2025.
How much traffic does US 136 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 136 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 521 ft (158.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 136 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.