Logan County Highway Department secures funding for Sugar Creek bridge work

 

[July 06, 2018] 

The Logan County Highway Department has been awarded $857,000 from IDOT’s Major Bridge Program. The funding will be used to repair the Sugar Creek overflow bridge on 100th Avenue located about 1 ½ miles south of New Holland. Construction will be planned for 2022.

The Major Bridge Program targets deficient highway bridge projects that have replacement costs or rehabilitation costs exceeding $1 Million. This is a discretionary funding program from IDOT. Local highway agencies submit applications to compete for these funds. Logan County was fortunate to have been selected to receive funding. IDOT provides 80% of the total project cost and Logan County will provide the 20% local match.

The Sugar Creek overflow bridge was built in 1963. After 55 years of service, the bridge has developed some problems. The deck beams have structural cracks, and there are large areas of deteriorated concrete on the pier caps. Fortunately, most of the piers and abutments are in good condition and can remain in place.

The total cost to rehabilitate the bridge is estimated to be $1.2 Million. The awarded funding will cover a large portion of those costs, with the remainder coming from County funds.

The Logan County Highway Department will continue the effort to improve the overall condition of our roads and bridges. With more than 200 bridges, we have a large investment to protect. Our bridges are getting older, with most being at least 40 years old. The local funds to repair these bridges are limited. By applying for state and federal programs, we are able to leverage our local property tax funds and get more projects completed.

[Bret A. Aukamp
Logan County Engineer]