US Bridges

FAU 6354 over Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE 9 & 55 · Structure no. 057633100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6354 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 6354 over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,646 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 6354
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 MI NE 9 & 55
Coordinates40.50271, -88.92991
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,646 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

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 FAU 6354 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6354 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6354 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6354 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6354 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.