Hoover Rd. over Sugar Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI N. Sterling · Structure no. 098555100000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoover Rd. over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hoover Rd. over Sugar Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, 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 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.
It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hoover Rd. over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoover Rd. 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hoover Rd. over Sugar Creek carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hoover Rd. over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hoover Rd. over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.