Ill 47 over Murray Creek
FairGrundy County, Illinois · 7.23 Miles N of I-55 · Structure no. 032009400000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 47 over Murray Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 47 over Murray Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 47 over Murray Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 47 over Murray 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Ill 47 over Murray Creek carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 47 over Murray Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 47 over Murray Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.