Il 72 over Leaf River

Fair Condition97 years old1,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyOgle
Location.7 Mi W Leaf River
CarriesIl 72
CrossesLeaf River
Coordinates42.12161, -89.42762

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length49.5 ft (15.1 m)
Max Span46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area161.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,550 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number071003700000000

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