US Bridges

Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 12.91 M S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 053001100000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2
CrossesWolf Creek
Location12.91 M S of Ill 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.94413, -88.58051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt 66 Nb/Fas 2 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.