I-70 (eb) over Hawks Creek
FairClark County, Illinois · 1 MI W State Line · Structure no. 012006900000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 (eb) over Hawks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (eb) over Hawks Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,797 by 2046. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 (eb) over Hawks Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 (eb) over Hawks 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 (eb) over Hawks Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is I-70 (eb) over Hawks Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 (eb) over Hawks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.