Ill 127 over Beaver Creek
PoorBond County, Illinois · 0.26 MI S US 40 · Structure no. 003003000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over Beaver Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 127 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.