Ill 127 over Sandy Creek
FairAlexander County, Illinois · 1 MI So of Tamms · Structure no. 002003300000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over Sandy Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 127 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 127 over Sandy 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.