Ch 55(FAS 644) over I-72
FairMacon County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Niantic · Structure no. 058006100000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 55(FAS 644) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 55(FAS 644) 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 55(FAS 644) over I-72 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 55(FAS 644) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 55(FAS 644) over I-72 carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ch 55(FAS 644) over I-72?
The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 55(FAS 644) over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.