I-72 over Blue Creek
FairPike County, Illinois · 0.25 MI W Il 107 · Structure no. 075202400000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-72 over Blue 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,062 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 over Blue 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-72 over Blue Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-72 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns I-72 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.