US Bridges

Il 10 (fap 721) over I-72

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · NE of White Heath · Structure no. 074000700000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 10 (fap 721) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 10 (fap 721) over I-72 in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesIl 10 (fap 721)
CrossesI-72
LocationNE of White Heath
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.10567, -88.49126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 10 (fap 721) over I-72 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Il 10 (fap 721) over I-72 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 10 (fap 721) over I-72 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 10 (fap 721) over I-72?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 10 (fap 721) over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.