I-72 (wb) over Stream
FairMacon County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Harristown · Structure no. 058006400000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 (wb) over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 (wb) over Stream 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,525 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72 (wb) over Stream built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 (wb) over Stream 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-72 (wb) over Stream carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-72 (wb) over Stream?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-72 (wb) over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.