Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek
GoodFord County, Illinois · 0.08 MI N of Ill 54 · Structure no. 027008500000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek is a steel continuous 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 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,687 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 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 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 & 47 over Drummer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.