US Bridges

FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 0.8MI SW I72/BUS I72 · Structure no. 069004200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR in Morgan 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 6 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 72 EB
CrossesMauvaise Terre CR
Location0.8MI SW I72/BUS I72
RouteInterstate 72
CountyMorgan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.71408, -90.17667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,975 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR built?

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

What condition is FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR 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 FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR carry?

About 4,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 72 EB over Mauvaise Terre CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.