I-72 (wb) over Mccraney Creek
FairPike County, Illinois · 1.8M E Hull Intchg · Structure no. 075009100000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 591 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 (wb) over Mccraney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 (wb) over Mccraney Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 591 ft (180.2 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72 (wb) over Mccraney Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 (wb) over Mccraney 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-72 (wb) over Mccraney Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-72 (wb) over Mccraney Creek?
The structure is 591 ft (180.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-72 (wb) over Mccraney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.