FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · NW-28-T22NR2W · Structure no. 090302800000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 465-CH 8 over W Fork Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.