US Bridges

FAS 544(CH 25) over I-72

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · Argenta Interchange · Structure no. 058009100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 544(CH 25) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 544(CH 25) 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 461 ft (140.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 544(CH 25)
CrossesI-72
LocationArgenta Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.95516, -88.82267
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 FAS 544(CH 25) over I-72 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 544(CH 25) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 544(CH 25) over I-72 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 544(CH 25) over I-72?

The structure is 461 ft (140.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 544(CH 25) over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.