Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · At West Edge Byron · Structure no. 071002200000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 5 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,864 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek 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 Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 2 & 72 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.