I-70 (wb) over Range Creek
FairCumberland County, Illinois · I-70 over Range CR · Structure no. 018005100000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 (wb) over Range Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (wb) over Range Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,416 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Range Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-70 (wb) over Range 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-70 (wb) over Range Creek carry?
About 11,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.
How long is I-70 (wb) over Range Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 (wb) over Range Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.