Ill 9 over Big Creek
FairFulton County, Illinois · W. Edge of Canton Cl · Structure no. 029006400000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Big Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 9 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 9 over Big 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Big Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Big Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.