I-72 (wb) over Friends Creek

Fair Condition51 years old5,950 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacon
Location1 Mi E Of Argenta
CarriesI-72 (wb)
CrossesFriends Creek
Coordinates39.98008, -88.79361

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length417.7 ft (127.3 m)
Max Span149.3 ft (45.5 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area1629.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,950 (2023)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number058009400000000

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