US Bridges

US 24 over Sugar CR

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · .3 MI SW Fulton CO L · Structure no. 085050100000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Sugar CR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24
CrossesSugar CR
Location.3 MI SW Fulton CO L
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.19542, -90.45604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 24 over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Sugar CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 over Sugar CR carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Sugar CR?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.