US Bridges

Ch 63 over Money Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Clarksville · Structure no. 057511500000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 63 over Money Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 63 over Money Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 63
CrossesMoney Creek
Location4 MI SW Clarksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63102, -88.91965
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ch 63 over Money Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 63 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 63 over Money Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ch 63 over Money Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 63 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.