US Bridges

FAI 72 WB over US 67

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.75 MI W Ill 267 · Structure no. 069005500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 72 WB over US 67 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 72 WB over US 67 in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,621 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 72 WB
CrossesUS 67
Location2.75 MI W Ill 267
RouteInterstate 72
Coordinates39.68024, -90.29523
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,621 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 72 WB over US 67 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 72 WB over US 67 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 72 WB over US 67 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAI 72 WB over US 67?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 72 WB over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.