US Bridges

MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · W.CTR-27-T7NR4E · Structure no. 029428600000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMS-2800 (cass Pl)
CrossesBig Creek
LocationW.CTR-27-T7NR4E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.56104, -90.04397
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns MS-2800 (cass Pl) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.