Ch 17 over I-72
FairPiatt County, Illinois · At Cisco · Structure no. 074005800000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over I-72 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ch 17 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 17 over I-72 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 17 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 Ch 17 over I-72 carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over I-72?
The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.