US Bridges

Tolliver/Bates RD over I-72 / US 36

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 5.5M W Wabash Intchg · Structure no. 084014400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tolliver/Bates RD over I-72 / US 36 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tolliver/Bates RD 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTolliver/Bates RD
CrossesI-72 / US 36
Location5.5M W Wabash Intchg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74124, -89.84423
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Tolliver/Bates RD over I-72 / US 36 built?

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

What condition is Tolliver/Bates RD over I-72 / US 36 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tolliver/Bates RD over I-72 / US 36 carry?

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

How long is Tolliver/Bates RD 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tolliver/Bates RD over I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.