US Bridges

Ill 127 over Stream

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 1.2 MI N Ill 146 · Structure no. 091200500000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 127 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 127 over Stream in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIll 127
CrossesStream
Location1.2 MI N Ill 146
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates37.4832, -89.31489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 127 over Stream built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 127 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 127 over Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ill 127 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ill 127 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.