US Bridges

Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Rooks CR

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 4.45 MI S Ill 116 · Structure no. 053000300000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Rooks CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Rooks CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 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
CrossesRooks CR
Location4.45 MI S Ill 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.81461, -88.67801
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Rooks CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Rooks CR 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 Rooks CR carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Rooks CR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt 66 FAS 294 over Rooks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.