US Bridges

FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork Sugar CR

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SW-34-T23NR2W · Structure no. 090302000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork Sugar CR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1466-CH 27
CrossesWest Fork Sugar CR
LocationSW-34-T23NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.39769, -89.31769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork Sugar CR carry?

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

How long is FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1466-CH 27 over West Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.