US Bridges

I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2.43M W IL96/HULL in · Structure no. 075008500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2046. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-72 / US 36 (wb)
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location2.43M W IL96/HULL in
RouteInterstate 72
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.73135, -91.23617
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,872 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.