US Bridges

I-72/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1.03M E I-172 · Structure no. 075018200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,758 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 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/US 36 (eb)
CrossesShriners Ditch
Location1.03M E I-172
RouteInterstate 72
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74844, -91.28222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2023)
Projected traffic8,758 by 2046
Trucks26%
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/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-72/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch 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/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-72/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-72/US 36 (eb) over Shriners Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.