Ill RTE 127 over Mill Creek
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Mill Creek · Structure no. 091006700000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill RTE 127 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill RTE 127 over Mill Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 Ill RTE 127 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill RTE 127 over Mill 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 Ill RTE 127 over Mill Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill RTE 127 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill RTE 127 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.