TR 179 over Sugar Fk Ck
GoodMadison 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.