US Bridges

Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 7.71 M S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 053000200000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rt 66 FAS 294
CrossesDrain Dt
Location7.71 M S of Ill 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.77217, -88.70443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Drain Dt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.