US Bridges

Orlando Ave over Pheasant Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S. 55 & 51 · Structure no. 057780400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orlando Ave over Pheasant Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Orlando Ave over Pheasant Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

CarriesOrlando Ave
CrossesPheasant Creek
Location0.8 MI S. 55 & 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52682, -88.99952
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orlando Ave over Pheasant Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orlando Ave over Pheasant 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 Orlando Ave over Pheasant Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Orlando Ave over Pheasant Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Orlando Ave over Pheasant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.