US Bridges

FAU-6385 (CH-70) over Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.0M NE I55 & US150 · Structure no. 057530600000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-6385 (CH-70) over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU-6385 (CH-70) over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU-6385 (CH-70)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.0M NE I55 & US150
Coordinates40.48884, -89.01619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2024)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAU-6385 (CH-70) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-6385 (CH-70) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU-6385 (CH-70) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU-6385 (CH-70) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-6385 (CH-70) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.