US Bridges

FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.3MI E Highland · Structure no. 060301800000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 77 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,799 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 778/ST. Rose R
CrossesSugar Ck
Location2.3MI E Highland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.72968, -89.6302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2021)
Projected traffic3,799 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 778/ST. Rose R over Sugar Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.