US Bridges

I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · W of White Heath · Structure no. 074000100000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,171 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-72 (eb)
CrossesIc RR - Abandoned
LocationW of White Heath
RouteInterstate 72
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.08662, -88.52299
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,171 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-72 (eb) over Ic RR - Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.