Ill 72 over Kilbuck Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E of Ill 251 · Structure no. 071007700000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 72 over Kilbuck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 72 over Kilbuck Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,264 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 72 over Kilbuck Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 72 over Kilbuck 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 72 over Kilbuck Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ill 72 over Kilbuck Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 72 over Kilbuck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.