I-70 (eb) over Muddy Creek
PoorCumberland County, Illinois · 4.6MI E Eff CO Line · Structure no. 018004300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 (eb) over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (eb) over Muddy Creek in Cumberland 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2046. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 (eb) over Muddy 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 Muddy 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-70 (eb) over Muddy Creek carry?
About 11,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.
How long is I-70 (eb) over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 (eb) over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.