US Bridges

Il 72 over I- 90

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 3.0 M E of Il 47 · Structure no. 045990100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 over I- 90 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 over I- 90 in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,276 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesIl 72
CrossesI- 90
Location3.0 M E of Il 47
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates42.10063, -88.38146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic19,276 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 72 over I- 90 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 over I- 90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 72 over I- 90 carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 over I- 90?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 over I- 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.