US Bridges

Hovey Ave FAU 6353 over Pheasant Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.2 MI Nnw 51 & 150 · Structure no. 057780900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hovey Ave FAU 6353 over Pheasant Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hovey Ave FAU 6353 over Pheasant Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,929 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHovey Ave FAU 6353
CrossesPheasant Creek
Location1.2 MI Nnw 51 & 150
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.50243, -89.00437
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2024)
Projected traffic7,929 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Hovey Ave FAU 6353 over Pheasant Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hovey Ave FAU 6353 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hovey Ave FAU 6353 over Pheasant Creek carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hovey Ave FAU 6353 over Pheasant Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hovey Ave FAU 6353 over Pheasant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.