US Bridges

Link Road over I-72 / US 36

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.2M E New Berlin in · Structure no. 084014300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link Road over I-72 / US 36 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Link Road 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLink Road
CrossesI-72 / US 36
Location1.2M E New Berlin in
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74071, -89.90078
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 Link Road over I-72 / US 36 built?

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

What condition is Link Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Link Road over I-72 / US 36 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Link Road over I-72 / US 36?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Link Road over I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.