US Bridges

Hartford RD - TR 2 over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Illinois · W.CTR-9-T22NR2W · Structure no. 090313700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford RD - TR 2 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartford RD - TR 2 over Sugar Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford RD - TR 2
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationW.CTR-9-T22NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.37528, -89.33689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

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 Hartford RD - TR 2 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartford RD - TR 2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hartford RD - TR 2 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hartford RD - TR 2 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford RD - TR 2 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.