US Bridges

Sang-Morgan CO LN over I-72 / US 36

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · Sang-Morgan CO Line · Structure no. 084014000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sang-Morgan CO LN over I-72 / US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sang-Morgan CO LN over I-72 / US 36 in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSang-Morgan CO LN
CrossesI-72 / US 36
LocationSang-Morgan CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73737, -89.98496
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sang-Morgan CO LN over I-72 / US 36 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sang-Morgan CO LN 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sang-Morgan CO LN over I-72 / US 36 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sang-Morgan CO LN over I-72 / US 36?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sang-Morgan CO LN over I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.