I-72 (wb) over Spring Creek
FairMacon County, Illinois · 1.25 MI E Forsyth · Structure no. 058008300000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 (wb) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 (wb) over Spring Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 (wb) over Spring Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-72 (wb) over Spring Creek carry?
About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-72 (wb) over Spring Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-72 (wb) over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.