FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1 Mile S Stanford · Structure no. 057302100000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck is a concrete slab carrying FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 97 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 479 Ch 59 over Middle Fork Sugar Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.