US Bridges

Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.4MI S Alhambra · Structure no. 060319600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk is a steel culvert carrying Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 24 Dauderman RD
CrossesSugar Fk
Location1.4MI S Alhambra
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.86901, -89.72652
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic428 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Ch 24 Dauderman RD over Sugar Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.