US Bridges

I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.3 MI W I-55 · Structure no. 084051400000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2046. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI72/MACARTHUR Ramp
CrossesUPRR
Location1.3 MI W I-55
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74001, -89.6689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,141 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I72/MACARTHUR Ramp over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.