US Bridges

Il 2 NB over Mud Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.4 MI S Old Rivr RD · Structure no. 101017800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 2 NB over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 2 NB over Mud Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 2 NB
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.4 MI S Old Rivr RD
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.34814, -89.07859
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,303 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 2 NB over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 2 NB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 2 NB over Mud Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 2 NB over Mud Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 2 NB over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.