US Bridges

Il 47 over 5 Mi. Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · .89 M S Il 116 · Structure no. 053016600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 47 over 5 Mi. Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 47 over 5 Mi. Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 47
Crosses5 Mi. Creek
Location.89 M S Il 116
RouteState Highway 47
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.87807, -88.41371
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 47 over 5 Mi. Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 47 over 5 Mi. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Il 47 over 5 Mi. Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Il 47 over 5 Mi. Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 47 over 5 Mi. Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.