US Bridges

FAU 7354 S.Elizabe over I-72

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · .5 MI S ILL-121 Int · Structure no. 058007300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7354 S.Elizabe over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7354 S.Elizabe 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 7354 S.Elizabe
CrossesI-72
Location.5 MI S ILL-121 Int
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.89092, -89.0114
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 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 FAU 7354 S.Elizabe over I-72 built?

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

What condition is FAU 7354 S.Elizabe 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 FAU 7354 S.Elizabe over I-72 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7354 S.Elizabe over I-72?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7354 S.Elizabe over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.