US Bridges

Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck

Poor

Madison County, Illinois · 3.0MI N Aviston · Structure no. 060320200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Rd/ TR 89
CrossesSugar Ck
Location3.0MI N Aviston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.65569, -89.62316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic294 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Rd/ TR 89 over Sugar Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.