I-72 WB over Bay Creek

Fair Condition37 years old4,425 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyPike
Location.8m W New Salem Int
CarriesI-72 WB
CrossesBay Creek
Coordinates39.67312, -90.85408

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length194.9 ft (59.4 m)
Max Span70.9 ft (21.6 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area784.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,425 (2023)
Truck Traffic39%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number075010700000000

Nearby Bridges

I-72 EB over Bay Creek 0.0 mi Fair Tr 250a over Bay Creek 0.2 mi Fair Tr 201c Agg Surf R over Bay Creek 0.3 mi Fair Tr 250 over Bay CR Trib 0.5 mi Poor Ch 3 over I-72 0.9 mi Fair Tr 237 over Bay Creek 0.9 mi Fair Tr 274 Agg.surf.ro over Bay Creek 1.3 mi Fair Tr 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek 1.4 mi Fair Tr 205 over Bay Creek 1.8 mi Fair I-72 over Trib Bay Creek 1.8 mi Fair