US Bridges

FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1.5M W Barry Intchg · Structure no. 075009800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,372 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley 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 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 1,372 ft (418.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 72 EB
CrossesTR92&149 NSRR Hadley
Location1.5M W Barry Intchg
RouteInterstate 72
Coordinates39.71622, -91.06825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,372 ft (418.1 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 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
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley carry?

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

How long is FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley?

The structure is 1,372 ft (418.1 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 72 EB over TR92&149 NSRR Hadley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.