US Bridges

Il 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 0.25MI W Greenville · Structure no. 003005100000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 140 & Il 127
CrossesE Shoal CR Overflow
Location0.25MI W Greenville
RouteState Highway 127
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.89789, -89.42468
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic4,091 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Il 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 140 & Il 127 over E Shoal CR Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.