US Bridges

Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.25 MI S Ill 13-460 · Structure no. 082306200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Freeburg Ch 4
CrossesSugar CR
Location1.25 MI S Ill 13-460
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45934, -89.93914
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Freeburg Ch 4 over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.