Il 48/127 over I-55
FairMontgomery County, Illinois · I-55 / IL127/48 Int. · Structure no. 068004200000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 48/127 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 48/127 over I-55 in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 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 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,697 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 48/127 over I-55 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Il 48/127 over I-55 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Il 48/127 over I-55 carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Il 48/127 over I-55?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Il 48/127 over I-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.