US Bridges

Ch 14 over I-72

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2.5M E Il 107 Intchg · Structure no. 075011400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over I-72 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 14 over I-72 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesI-72
Location2.5M E Il 107 Intchg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67855, -90.70376
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic406 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 14 over I-72 built?

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

What condition is Ch 14 over I-72 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over I-72 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over I-72?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.