US Bridges

University Street over N Br. Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N 51 & 150 · Structure no. 057783500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Street over N Br. Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying University Street over N Br. Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesUniversity Street
CrossesN Br. Sugar Creek
Location0.7 MI N 51 & 150
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.49876, -88.99269
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 University Street over N Br. Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Street over N Br. 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does University Street over N Br. Sugar Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is University Street over N Br. Sugar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns University Street over N Br. Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.