OLD RT 66 FAS 294
Carrying OLD RT 66 FAS 294 over ROOKS CR
4.45 MI S ILL 116, Livingston, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD RT 66 FAS 294
The OLD RT 66 FAS 294 bridge in Livingston, Illinois carries OLD RT 66 FAS 294 over ROOKS CR. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.7 meters (216 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD RT 66 FAS 294 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 65.7 m (216 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 053000300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD RT 66 FAS 294 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD RT 66 FAS 294 against other structures in Livingston and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD RT 66 FAS 294?
OLD RT 66 FAS 294 in Livingston, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD RT 66 FAS 294 inspected?
OLD RT 66 FAS 294's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD RT 66 FAS 294 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD RT 66 FAS 294?
OLD RT 66 FAS 294 has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD RT 66 FAS 294?
OLD RT 66 FAS 294 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OLD RT 66 FAS 294 and does age affect safety?
OLD RT 66 FAS 294 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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