Il 2 over Mud Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · 2.9 MI N JCT Ill 64 · Structure no. 071002500000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 2 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 2 over Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,992 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 2 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Il 2 over Mud 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Il 2 over Mud Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Il 2 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Il 2 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.