US Bridges

TR 200 3.5W over Sugar Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 NE of Auburn · Structure no. 084311800000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 200 3.5W over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 200 3.5W over Sugar Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 200 3.5W
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 NE of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.60777, -89.71266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 200 3.5W over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 200 3.5W 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 TR 200 3.5W over Sugar Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 200 3.5W over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 200 3.5W over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.