US Bridges

FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 6 MI NE Durand · Structure no. 101517000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-40 (yeale Br R
CrossesSugar Creek
Location6 MI NE Durand
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47829, -89.21925
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic675 by 2034
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

Who owns FAS-40 (yeale Br R over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.