US Bridges

Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR

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Will County, Illinois · 0.2 M E Cherry Hill · Structure no. 099435700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR is a concrete culvert carrying Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpenser RD
CrossesSugar Run CR
Location0.2 M E Cherry Hill
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.49663, -88.01975
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spenser RD over Sugar Run CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.