Il 127 over Blue Grass Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Illinois · 3.4M S Il 48 · Structure no. 068005900000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 127 over Blue Grass Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 127 over Blue Grass Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 Il 127 over Blue Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 127 over Blue Grass 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Il 127 over Blue Grass Creek carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Il 127 over Blue Grass Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 127 over Blue Grass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.