US Bridges

Apple ST over Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.14 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 057783900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple ST over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Apple ST over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesApple ST
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.14 MI E US 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.49646, -88.99169
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 Apple ST over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple ST 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Apple ST over Sugar Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Apple ST over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Apple ST over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.