US Bridges

Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.7 MI Nne 51 & 150 · Structure no. 057783300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMs 6540(FRANKLIN S
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.7 MI Nne 51 & 150
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49614, -88.99096
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ms 6540(FRANKLIN S over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.