Il 78 over Indian Creek
GoodMorgan County, Illinois · 3.7 M S Cass County · Structure no. 069052000000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 78 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 78 over Indian Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 78 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 78 over Indian 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 Il 78 over Indian Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Il 78 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Il 78 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.