Ill 97 over Big Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · 4 MI S of Cuba · Structure no. 029002700000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 97 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 97 over Big Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 97 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 97 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Ill 97 over Big 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 97 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 97 over Big Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 97 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.