I-72 WB over TR 70A
FairPike County, Illinois · 3.7M W Barry Intchg · Structure no. 075009700000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 WB over TR 70A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 WB over TR 70A in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 TR 70A built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 WB over TR 70A 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-72 WB over TR 70A carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-72 WB over TR 70A?
The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-72 WB over TR 70A?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.