Ill 127 over Little Beaver Creek
GoodBond County, Illinois · 4.2MI S of I-70 · Structure no. 003004900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over Little Beaver Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Ill 127 over Little Beaver 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.