US Bridges

Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · Veterans I-72 Intchg · Structure no. 084013700000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36 in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,777 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans / Il 4 (n
CrossesI-72 / US 36
LocationVeterans I-72 Intchg
RouteState Highway 4
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74272, -89.70616
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,777 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36 carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans / Il 4 (n over I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.