US Bridges

College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.8 MI NE 9/BUS51 · Structure no. 057783600000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,322 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollege Ave
CrossesN Fork Sugar CR
Location1.8 MI NE 9/BUS51
Coordinates40.51038, -88.97452
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,322 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns College Ave over N Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.