US Bridges

Six Points RD over Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · Six Pts RD W I-55 · Structure no. 057391600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Points RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Six Points RD over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSix Points RD
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationSix Pts RD W I-55
Coordinates40.45865, -89.04176
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 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 traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Six Points RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Six Points RD over Sugar Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Six Points RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Six Points RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Six Points RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.