FAI 70 over Sugar Creek
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 0.3 M W Bond CO · Structure no. 060200500000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 70 over Sugar Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,285 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 70 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 70 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 70 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 26,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns FAI 70 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.