US Bridges

FAS 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid Fork Sugar CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Stanford · Structure no. 057309900000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid Fork Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid Fork Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 479 Ch 59
CrossesBr Mid Fork Sugar CR
Location2.5 MI S Stanford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40105, -89.21756
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid Fork Sugar CR carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAS 479 Ch 59 over Br Mid Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.