US Bridges

TR 232 over FAI 72

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 1MI E I72/BUS I72 · Structure no. 069004700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 232 over FAI 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 232 over FAI 72 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesTR 232
CrossesFAI 72
Location1MI E I72/BUS I72
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73508, -90.1555
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 TR 232 over FAI 72 built?

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

What condition is TR 232 over FAI 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 232 over FAI 72 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 232 over FAI 72?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 232 over FAI 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.