US Bridges

Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 4.4 MI NW of Ill 122 · Structure no. 057024200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 9
CrossesWest Fork Sugar CR
Location4.4 MI NW of Ill 122
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates40.52166, -89.21767
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 9 over West Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.