US Bridges

Bl 55 (peoria Road over Sugar Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .04M S Veterans Pkwy · Structure no. 084202600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bl 55 (peoria Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bl 55 (peoria Road 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,252 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBl 55 (peoria Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.04M S Veterans Pkwy
RouteInterstate 55
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.84493, -89.63268
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,252 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bl 55 (peoria Road over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Bl 55 (peoria Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bl 55 (peoria Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bl 55 (peoria Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Bl 55 (peoria Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.