US Bridges

Linden ST over Sugarcreek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.3 MI Nne 51 & 150 · Structure no. 057783100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden ST over Sugarcreek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Linden ST over Sugarcreek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,909 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesLinden ST
CrossesSugarcreek
Location1.3 MI Nne 51 & 150
Coordinates40.50376, -88.98222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2024)
Projected traffic5,909 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Linden ST over Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden ST over Sugarcreek 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Linden ST over Sugarcreek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Linden ST over Sugarcreek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Linden ST over Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.