Ill 72 over Rock River

Fair Condition86 years old7,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyOgle
LocationE. Edge Of Byron
CarriesIll 72
CrossesRock River
Coordinates42.12293, -89.25577

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length711.9 ft (217 m)
Max Span78.1 ft (23.8 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area3016.3 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number071004000000000

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