US Bridges

Fulfs RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N. Sterling · Structure no. 098555200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulfs RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fulfs RD over Sugar Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFulfs RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.5 MI N. Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84379, -89.66388
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fulfs RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulfs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fulfs RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fulfs RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fulfs RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.