US Bridges

I-72 / US 36 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · Il 96/HULL Intchg · Structure no. 075201900000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-72 / US 36 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-72 / US 36 over Drainage 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,744 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-72 / US 36
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationIl 96/HULL Intchg
RouteInterstate 72
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.71853, -91.19439
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,744 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-72 / US 36 over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-72 / US 36 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-72 / US 36 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns I-72 / US 36 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.