US Bridges

TR 272 a over I-70

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · 2 MI E Il 1 · Structure no. 012004500000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 272 a over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 272 a over I-70 in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 272 a
CrossesI-70
Location2 MI E Il 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.42193, -87.65357
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 272 a over I-70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is TR 272 a over I-70 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 272 a over I-70 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 272 a over I-70?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 272 a over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.