US Bridges

US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · .5 MI N of Ill 101 · Structure no. 085200000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesWest Branch Sugar CR
Location.5 MI N of Ill 101
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.25232, -90.59769
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 67 over West Branch Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.