Money Creek Bridge

Historic U.S. 66 1/2 miles NE of Towanda, IL
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East < GO > West

This 1945 bridge over Money Creek is right next to old Route 66 on the abandoned southbound lanes. There is a pullout just south of the bridge where you can park and walk to the bridge for pictures.

The bridge is about 1/2 mile NE of Towanda. The 1940s four lane highway has been reduced to two lanes here with the abandonment of the two southbound lanes. This bridge served those southbound lanes.

GPS: 40.573041, -88.885420

The old southbound lanes here are part of the Historic Route 66 Trail in Towanda. The bridge is 115 feet long with the longest span being 44.9 feet and has a deck width of 27.9 feet. It was built using a concrete tee beam design. The twin to this bridge sits next to it and still serves Historic U.S. 66.

Photo(s): 2015