US Bridges

Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. Sugar Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SW-23-T22NR2W · Structure no. 090314300000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. Sugar Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArmington Rd-Tr 29
CrossesM. F. Sugar Creek
LocationSW-23-T22NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33991, -89.29664
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. Sugar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. Sugar Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Armington Rd-Tr 29 over M. F. Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.