US Bridges

Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 over Sugar Ck

Poor

Madison County, Illinois · 2.5MI SE Highland · Structure no. 060320600000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 over Sugar Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 over Sugar Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBuckeye Rd/ TR 371
CrossesSugar Ck
Location2.5MI SE Highland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69182, -89.64959
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic321 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 over Sugar Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 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 Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 over Sugar Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 over Sugar Ck?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Rd/ TR 371 over Sugar Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.