US Bridges

Old US 36 over FAI 72

Poor

Scott County, Illinois · Winchester EXIT#52 · Structure no. 086002700000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 36 over FAI 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 36 over FAI 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld US 36
CrossesFAI 72
LocationWinchester EXIT#52
CountyScott County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68067, -90.45648
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Old US 36 over FAI 72 built?

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

What condition is Old US 36 over FAI 72 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 36 over FAI 72 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old US 36 over FAI 72?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 36 over FAI 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.