US Bridges

FAS-481 (CH-32) over Br Sugar Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Shirley · Structure no. 057391700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-481 (CH-32) over Br Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-481 (CH-32) over Br Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-481 (CH-32)
CrossesBr Sugar Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Shirley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.42902, -89.09241
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 Br Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-481 (CH-32) over Br 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 August 2023.

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

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.