US Bridges

Il 61 over Big Neck Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.1M W Il 94 · Structure no. 001007700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 61 over Big Neck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 61 over Big Neck Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIl 61
CrossesBig Neck Creek
Location1.1M W Il 94
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates40.13614, -91.08645
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 61 over Big Neck Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 61 over Big Neck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 61 over Big Neck Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 61 over Big Neck Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Il 61 over Big Neck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.