US Bridges

FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.3M W I-55 · Structure no. 084007400000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 years old, older 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 20,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,453 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 72 (eb)
CrossesUprr/Recreation DR
Location1.3M W I-55
RouteInterstate 72
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74064, -89.66857
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,450 (2023)
Projected traffic20,453 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$848,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR carry?

About 20,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 72 (eb) over Uprr/Recreation DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.