US Bridges

Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI North Moro · Structure no. 060329500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch is a steel culvert carrying Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 72 Old Moro RD
CrossesRocky Branch
Location2.0 MI North Moro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.95575, -90.02517
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ch 72 Old Moro RD over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.