Ill 145 over Sugar Creek
FairPope County, Illinois · 2.3 MI N Ill 146 · Structure no. 076001500000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 145 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 145 over Sugar Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 145 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Ill 145 over Sugar Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 145 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ill 145 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 145 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.