Ill 9 over Sugar Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 0.48 MI E of FAI 55 · Structure no. 057019000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 9 over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,443 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 9 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ill 9 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.