I-72 (wb) over Wildcat Creek
FairPiatt County, Illinois · 2 MI W Monticello · Structure no. 074006400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 (wb) over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 (wb) over Wildcat Creek 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72 (wb) over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 (wb) over Wildcat Creek 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 (wb) over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-72 (wb) over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-72 (wb) over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.