US Bridges

I-72 over Wolf Run

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E of Cisco · Structure no. 074005900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72 over Wolf Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-72 over Wolf Run in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-72
CrossesWolf Run
Location1.5 MI E of Cisco
RouteInterstate 72
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02284, -88.69227
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,312 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-72 over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-72 over Wolf Run 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 I-72 over Wolf Run carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-72 over Wolf Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-72 over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.