US Bridges

Il 4 (veterans Pkw over Sugar Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .07 M W Peoria RD · Structure no. 084202500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 4 (veterans Pkw over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 4 (veterans Pkw over Sugar Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,726 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 4 (veterans Pkw
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.07 M W Peoria RD
RouteState Highway 4
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.84524, -89.6343
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,726 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Il 4 (veterans Pkw over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 4 (veterans Pkw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 4 (veterans Pkw over Sugar Creek carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 4 (veterans Pkw over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Il 4 (veterans Pkw over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.