US Bridges

Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 0.7 MI NW 51 & 150 · Structure no. 057781000000000

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 81 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAdelaide St-Fau 63
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.7 MI NW 51 & 150
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49648, -89.00108
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2024)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.