US Bridges

TR 54 over Branch-Sugar CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 2 Mile SE Stanford · Structure no. 057301400000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 54 over Branch-Sugar CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying TR 54 over Branch-Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 54
CrossesBranch-Sugar CR
Location2 Mile SE Stanford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.41837, -89.17013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks22%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 54 over Branch-Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is TR 54 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 54 over Branch-Sugar CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 54 over Branch-Sugar CR?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 54 over Branch-Sugar CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.