US Bridges

TR 16 over Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Mclean · Structure no. 057521300000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 16 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 16 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 16
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.5 MI W Mclean
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32179, -89.23448
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 16 over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 16 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 16 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is TR 16 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 16 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.