US Bridges

FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 14.5 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 057023900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 6348/OLD RT66
CrossesMoney Creek
Location14.5 MI S of US 24
Coordinates40.57283, -88.88543
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6348/OLD RT66 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.