US Bridges

Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.6M N US67/I72/US36 · Structure no. 069007800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67 in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesBus I 72/MORTON Av
CrossesUS 67
Location2.6M N US67/I72/US36
Coordinates39.71996, -90.29512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic6,060 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Bus I 72/MORTON Av over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.