I-72(WB) over I-57
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · W of Champaign · Structure no. 010003500000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72(WB) over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72(WB) over I-57 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,828 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72(WB) over I-57 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-72(WB) over I-57 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-72(WB) over I-57 carry?
About 8,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-72(WB) over I-57?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-72(WB) over I-57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.