I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek
PoorMacon County, Illinois · S Edge Forsyth · Structure no. 058007800000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,565 by 2046. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 44 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-72 (wb) over Stevens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.