US Bridges

Fell Ave over Sugar CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 200 Ft N of Kelsey · Structure no. 057633800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fell Ave over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fell Ave over Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFell Ave
CrossesSugar CR
Location200 Ft N of Kelsey
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49471, -88.98673
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fell Ave over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fell Ave over Sugar CR 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Fell Ave over Sugar CR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fell Ave over Sugar CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fell Ave over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.