US Bridges

FAS 1532 (tr 154) over I-72

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · E of White Heath · Structure no. 074003600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1532 (tr 154) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1532 (tr 154) over I-72 in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 1532 (tr 154)
CrossesI-72
LocationE of White Heath
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.09149, -88.5048
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 FAS 1532 (tr 154) over I-72 built?

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

What condition is FAS 1532 (tr 154) 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 FAS 1532 (tr 154) over I-72 carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1532 (tr 154) over I-72?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1532 (tr 154) over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.