US Bridges

Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.4 MI Nnw 150 & 51 · Structure no. 057780700000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAdelaide St-Fau 63
CrossesPheasant Creek
Location1.4 MI Nnw 150 & 51
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.50731, -89.00145
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,273 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 Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Adelaide St-Fau 63 over Pheasant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.