Ill 47 over 5 M Creek
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 0.3 M N. of RTE 116 · Structure no. 053004700000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 47 over 5 M Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 47 over 5 M Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 5 M Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Ill 47 over 5 M 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 47 over 5 M Creek carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Ill 47 over 5 M Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 47 over 5 M Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.