US Bridges

Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36

Poor

Sangamon County, Illinois · 3M E Buffalo Intchg · Structure no. 084015900000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
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

Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36 in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLanesville Rd/ Ch
CrossesI-72 / US 36
Location3M E Buffalo Intchg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.83838, -89.34912
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lanesville Rd/ Ch over I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.