Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl Creek
FairChampaign County, Illinois · NW Corner Fisher · Structure no. 010401300000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ms 2500 Hamilton over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.