I-70 (wb) over Big Creek
FairClark County, Illinois · 1 MI E Ill 1 · Structure no. 012000400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 (wb) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (wb) over Big Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 6 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-70 (wb) over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-70 (wb) over Big 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 (wb) over Big Creek carry?
About 12,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.
How long is I-70 (wb) over Big Creek?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 (wb) over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.