I-72 over Trib Blue Creek
GoodPike County, Illinois · 0.36 MI E TR 362 · Structure no. 075202800000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 over Trib Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-72 over Trib 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,208 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72 over Trib Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-72 over Trib Blue Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-72 over Trib Blue Creek carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-72 over Trib Blue Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).
Who owns I-72 over Trib Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.