Ill 47 over Drummer Creek
GoodFord County, Illinois · 3.53 MI S of Ill 9 · Structure no. 027008900000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 47 over Drummer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 47 over Drummer Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 47 over Drummer Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 47 over Drummer Creek carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ill 47 over Drummer Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 47 over Drummer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.