Ill 146 over Sugar Creek
GoodPope County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Johnson CO · Structure no. 076000600000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 146 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 146 over Sugar Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 96 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 146 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ill 146 over Sugar Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 146 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 146 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 146 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.