US Bridges

Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E Wheeler RD · Structure no. 101302000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Bridge RD
CrossesSugar River
Location1.7 MI E Wheeler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.47278, -89.24979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Bridge RD over Sugar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.