Il 127 over Bearcat Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Illinois · 2.3 M N Bond County · Structure no. 068050600000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 127 over Bearcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 127 over Bearcat Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 127 over Bearcat Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 127 over Bearcat 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 127 over Bearcat Creek carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Il 127 over Bearcat Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Il 127 over Bearcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.