US Bridges

FAS 488 over W Fork Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · N Edge of Danvers · Structure no. 057403100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 488 over W Fork Sugar Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAS 488 over W Fork Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 488
CrossesW Fork Sugar Creek
LocationN Edge of Danvers
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.53841, -89.17786
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 FAS 488 over W Fork Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 488 over W Fork 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 488 over W Fork Sugar Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 488 over W Fork Sugar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 488 over W Fork Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.