US Bridges

FAU 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.2 MI Nne 55 & 9 · Structure no. 057633400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,939 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6416(HERSHEY R
CrossesSugar Creekmain Bra
Location1.2 MI Nne 55 & 9
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.50296, -88.93872
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2024)
Projected traffic8,939 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra 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 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6416(HERSHEY R over Sugar Creekmain Bra?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.