Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Marine · Structure no. 060315300000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lowr Marine RD/TR2 over Sugar Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.