US Bridges

I-72(WB) over Camp Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.8 MI E Piatt CO LN · Structure no. 010020600000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72(WB) over Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-72(WB) over Camp Creek 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,676 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-72(WB)
CrossesCamp Creek
Location1.8 MI E Piatt CO LN
RouteInterstate 72
Coordinates40.12026, -88.43038
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2023)
Projected traffic7,676 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-72(WB) over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-72(WB) over Camp Creek 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(WB) over Camp Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-72(WB) over Camp Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-72(WB) over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.