US Bridges

FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle Fork Sugar CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.5 MI Ese Stanford · Structure no. 057304000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle Fork Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle Fork Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 481 Ch 32
CrossesMiddle Fork Sugar CR
Location0.5 MI Ese Stanford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.42812, -89.19473
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle Fork Sugar CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 481 Ch 32 over Middle Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.