US Bridges

Armington Spur over Sugar Creek

Good

Logan County, Illinois · Tazwl Cl 1M S Armgtn · Structure no. 054050300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armington Spur over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armington Spur over Sugar Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArmington Spur
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationTazwl Cl 1M S Armgtn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32474, -89.30651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2016)
Projected traffic446 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Armington Spur over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armington Spur over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Armington Spur over Sugar Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Armington Spur over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Armington Spur over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.