Ch 41(FAS 1538) over I-72
FairMacon County, Illinois · 2 MI N Harristown · Structure no. 058007200000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 41(FAS 1538) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 41(FAS 1538) 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 41(FAS 1538) over I-72 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 41(FAS 1538) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 41(FAS 1538) over I-72 carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 41(FAS 1538) over I-72?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 41(FAS 1538) over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.