Il 127 over Little Bear Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Illinois · 2.1 M N Bond CO Line · Structure no. 068050700000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 127 over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 127 over Little Bear 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 79 ft (24.1 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 127 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 127 over Little Bear 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 Little Bear Creek carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Il 127 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Il 127 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.