Ch 20(FAS 549B) over I-72
FairMacon County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Oreana · Structure no. 058008900000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 20(FAS 549B) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 20(FAS 549B) over I-72 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 20(FAS 549B) over I-72 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 20(FAS 549B) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 20(FAS 549B) over I-72 carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 20(FAS 549B) over I-72?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 20(FAS 549B) over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.