Il 23 over Mole Creek
GoodLivingston County, Illinois · 5.68 MI S of Il 17 · Structure no. 053018300000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 23 over Mole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 23 over Mole Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 23 over Mole Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 23 over Mole 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Il 23 over Mole Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Il 23 over Mole Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 23 over Mole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.