US Bridges

Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Cisco · Structure no. 074005500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72 in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesIll 48(FAP 760)
CrossesI-72
Location1 MI W of Cisco
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates40.01641, -88.74522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks28%
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 Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 48(FAP 760) over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.