US Bridges

Waverly RD (ch 10) over I-72 / US 36

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · New Berlin Interchng · Structure no. 084014200000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly RD (ch 10) over I-72 / US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly RD (ch 10) 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWaverly RD (ch 10)
CrossesI-72 / US 36
LocationNew Berlin Interchng
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74052, -89.92399
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Waverly RD (ch 10) over I-72 / US 36 built?

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

What condition is Waverly RD (ch 10) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Waverly RD (ch 10) over I-72 / US 36 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Waverly RD (ch 10) over I-72 / US 36?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly RD (ch 10) over I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.