US Bridges

Il 72 over Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 0.7 MI W of Il 26 · Structure no. 071115100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 72 over Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIl 72
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI W of Il 26
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates42.15618, -89.64202
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 72 over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 72 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Il 72 over Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Il 72 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.