US Bridges

FAS 473 over Money Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2580 N 1750 E · Structure no. 057471700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 473 over Money Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 473 over Money Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 473
CrossesMoney Creek
Location2580 N 1750 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.66243, -88.93558
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 473 over Money Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 473 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 473 over Money Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FAS 473 over Money Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 473 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.