US Bridges

TR 50 over FAI 72

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 1.4 MI E Scott CO · Structure no. 069005300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 50 over FAI 72 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 50 over FAI 72 in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesTR 50
CrossesFAI 72
Location1.4 MI E Scott CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.68062, -90.34694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 50 over FAI 72 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 50 over FAI 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 50 over FAI 72 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 50 over FAI 72?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 50 over FAI 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.