Adams Street over Branch Money Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcLean County, Illinois · SE Quad of Towanda · Structure no. 057810100000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Street over Branch Money Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Adams Street over Branch Money Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adams Street over Branch Money Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adams Street over Branch Money Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Adams Street over Branch Money Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Adams Street over Branch Money Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Street over Branch Money Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.