US Bridges

TR 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Niantic · Structure no. 058006000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying TR 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72 in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 4(ACOM Rd)
CrossesI-72
Location1.5 MI SW Niantic
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.83651, -89.19875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 4(ACOM Rd) over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.