Ill 127 over Clear Creek
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 3 MI So of Alto Pass · Structure no. 091006800000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 127 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 127 over Clear Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ill 127 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 127 over Clear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 127 over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 127 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 127 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.