Ill 72 over Stillman Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · .13 MI E Meridian RD · Structure no. 071004200000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 72 over Stillman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 72 over Stillman Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 95 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,588 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 72 over Stillman Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ill 72 over Stillman 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 72 over Stillman Creek carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 72 over Stillman Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 72 over Stillman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.