US Bridges

FAS 489/CH 21 over Money Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 4.2 MI SW Cooksville · Structure no. 057351800000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 489/CH 21 over Money Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 489/CH 21 over Money Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 489/CH 21
CrossesMoney Creek
Location4.2 MI SW Cooksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.48827, -88.76468
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 489/CH 21 over Money Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 489/CH 21 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 489/CH 21 over Money Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAS 489/CH 21 over Money Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 489/CH 21 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.