US Bridges

Il 267 over Bear Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 3.5 M N Greenfield · Structure no. 031004400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 267 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 267 over Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesIl 267
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.5 M N Greenfield
RouteState Highway 267
Coordinates39.40449, -90.21245
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 267 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 267 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 267 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Il 267 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 267 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.