US Bridges

Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee

Good

DeKalb County, Illinois · 0.1MI E of Ogle CO L · Structure no. 019005000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee in DeKalb County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesIl 72
CrossesTribbranchkishwaukee
Location0.1MI E of Ogle CO L
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates42.10145, -88.93792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 over Tribbranchkishwaukee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.