US Bridges

I-72 EB over Trib Mccraney Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2M E Hull Intchg · Structure no. 075012400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72 EB over Trib Mccraney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 EB over Trib 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 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-72 EB
CrossesTrib Mccraney Creek
Location2M E Hull Intchg
RouteInterstate 72
Coordinates39.72949, -91.1595
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 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
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 Trib Mccraney Creek built?

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

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

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

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

How long is I-72 EB over Trib Mccraney Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-72 EB over Trib Mccraney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.