I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 36)
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 2.6M W IL4/VETERANS · Structure no. 084014800000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 36) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 36) in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,585 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 36) built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 36) carry?
About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 36)?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Wabash Ave (old 36)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.