US Bridges

FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 3 MI NE of Towanda · Structure no. 057016500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
559 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 559 ft (170.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 472 (ch 12)
CrossesUPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66
Location3 MI NE of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.60354, -88.84095
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length559 ft (170.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66?

The structure is 559 ft (170.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 472 (ch 12) over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.