US Bridges

TR 94 over I-72

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · NW of Staley · Structure no. 010016600000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 94 over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 94 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 94
CrossesI-72
LocationNW of Staley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.12076, -88.33342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 94 over I-72 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 94 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 94 over I-72 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 94 over I-72?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 94 over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.