Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over I-72
GoodMacon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of CO Line · Structure no. 058009700000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over I-72 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over I-72 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over I-72 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over I-72?
The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.