US Bridges

Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br Sugar Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N. BUS55 & 9 · Structure no. 057782700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,756 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

CarriesFt Jesse Rd-Fau 63
CrossesBr Sugar Creek
Location2.0 MI N. BUS55 & 9
Coordinates40.51775, -88.95332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2020)
Projected traffic15,756 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br Sugar Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br Sugar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Ft Jesse Rd-Fau 63 over Br Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.