US Bridges

Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle CR

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.28 MI S Ill 116 · Structure no. 053000500000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2
CrossesTurtle CR
Location1.28 MI S Ill 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.85631, -88.65193
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 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 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle 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 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle CR carry?

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

How long is Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Turtle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.