Il 72 over Drainage Ditch
FairOgle County, Illinois · 4.1 MI E JCT Ill 26 · Structure no. 071003600000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 72 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 over Drainage Ditch in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 72 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Il 72 over Drainage Ditch 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 Il 72 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Il 72 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 72 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.