TR 26 over I-72
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Seymour · Structure no. 010016000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 26 over I-72 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 26 over I-72 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 26 over I-72 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 26 over I-72 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does TR 26 over I-72 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 26 over I-72?
The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 26 over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.