I-70 (wb) over Mill Creek
FairClark County, Illinois · W Marshall · Structure no. 012005300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 (wb) over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (wb) over Mill 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 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,827 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 (wb) over Mill 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 Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 (wb) over Mill Creek carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.
How long is I-70 (wb) over Mill Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 (wb) over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.