127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek
PoorRock Island County, Illinois · 4 Mi. Se. of Milan · Structure no. 081311400000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is 127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 127th Ave (ch 55) over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.