Towanda Ave over Sugar Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1.0 MI Nnw 55 & 9 · Structure no. 057782500000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Towanda Ave over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Towanda Ave over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 79 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Towanda Ave over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Towanda Ave 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Towanda Ave over Sugar Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Towanda Ave over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Towanda Ave over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.