US Bridges

Forest Preserve RD over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.8 MI E Hauley RD · Structure no. 101502100000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Preserve RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Preserve RD over Sugar Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Preserve RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.8 MI E Hauley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.46393, -89.2098
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 Forest Preserve RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Preserve 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Preserve RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Forest Preserve RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Forest Preserve RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.