US Bridges

Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 0.25 MI S of Il 9 · Structure no. 027008400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,687 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 9 & 47
CrossesDrummer Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Il 9
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.46131, -88.38489
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,687 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.