US Bridges

FAS-481 (CH-32) over Sugar Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.2 MI Nnw Shirley · Structure no. 057391200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-481 (CH-32) over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-481 (CH-32) over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-481 (CH-32)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.2 MI Nnw Shirley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.42921, -89.08152
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-481 (CH-32) over Sugar Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-481 (CH-32) over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS-481 (CH-32) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-481 (CH-32) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.