Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcLean County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N 51 & 150 · Structure no. 057781500000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin ST over Br Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.