US Bridges

Broadway Ave. over Sugar Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 240 S of Florance a · Structure no. 057784100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave. over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway Ave. over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway Ave.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location240 S of Florance a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.50276, -88.9856
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Broadway Ave. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Ave. 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Broadway Ave. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Ave. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.