US Bridges

TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S Alhambra · Structure no. 060320500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck is a steel culvert carrying TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 179
CrossesSugar Fk Ck
Location1.8 MI S Alhambra
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.85905, -89.73619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic134 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 179 over Sugar Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.