I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River
FairChampaign County, Illinois · NE of Bondville · Structure no. 010020300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River carry?
About 8,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-72(EB) over Kaskaskia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.