Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C
PoorFulton County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of Norris · Structure no. 029001300000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C is a concrete slab carrying Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,040 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 78 over W.Br Copperas C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.