US Bridges

I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · I-72/I-172 Trmpt Int · Structure no. 075013100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172 in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,046 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-72EB to I-172NB
CrossesI-172
LocationI-72/I-172 Trmpt Int
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.75522, -91.29841
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2023)
Projected traffic5,046 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172 carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-72EB to I-172NB over I-172?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.