US Bridges

Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · Shepard RD W Veterns · Structure no. 057783700000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShepard Road
CrossesN Br Sugar CR
LocationShepard RD W Veterns
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52463, -88.95271
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Shepard Road over N Br Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.