US Bridges

Il 72 over Dm&e RR

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 1 MI W Davis Junct. · Structure no. 071006700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 over Dm&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 72 over Dm&e RR in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 72
CrossesDm&e RR
Location1 MI W Davis Junct.
RouteState Highway 72
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10028, -89.11765
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 72 over Dm&e RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 over Dm&e RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 72 over Dm&e RR carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 over Dm&e RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 over Dm&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.