TR-72 over Sugar Creek
GoodRichland County, Illinois · E of Olney Airport · Structure no. 080316900000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-72 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-72 over Sugar Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-72 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-72 over Sugar 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does TR-72 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR-72 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-72 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.