US Bridges

FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone)

Fair

Scott County, Illinois · 1.5MI E Exit 52 · Structure no. 086002500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone) in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,621 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 72 EB
CrossesB&n Railroad (gone)
Location1.5MI E Exit 52
RouteInterstate 72
CountyScott County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68123, -90.42903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,621 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone) carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 72 EB over B&n Railroad (gone)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.