US Bridges

I-72 EB over Bay Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · .8M W New Salem Int · Structure no. 075010800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72 EB over Bay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 EB over Bay Creek 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 4,425 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,524 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 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 EB
CrossesBay Creek
Location.8M W New Salem Int
RouteInterstate 72
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.67308, -90.85386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,425 (2023)
Projected traffic4,524 by 2046
Trucks39%
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 EB over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-72 EB over Bay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-72 EB over Bay Creek carry?

About 4,425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-72 EB over Bay Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-72 EB over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.