US Bridges

FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Danvers · Structure no. 057402700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS360 CH55
CrossesW.Fork Sugarcreek
Location0.5 MI W Danvers
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.53197, -89.19149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2024)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks13%
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

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 FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS360 CH55 over W.Fork Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.