US Bridges

Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR

Poor

McLean County, Illinois · 1.0 MI NW BUS55 & 9 · Structure no. 057631600000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJersey Ave FAU 635
CrossesSugar CR
Location1.0 MI NW BUS55 & 9
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49938, -88.96535
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,424 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Ave FAU 635 over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.