I-70 (eb) over E Little Creek
PoorClark County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Ill 1 · Structure no. 012000700000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 (eb) over E Little Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (eb) over E Little 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 43 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 I-70 (eb) over E Little Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-70 (eb) over E Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 (eb) over E Little Creek carry?
About 12,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.
How long is I-70 (eb) over E Little Creek?
The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 (eb) over E Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.