Mechanicsbg Rd/ch over I-72 / US 36

Fair Condition52 years old3,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountySangamon
Location.75m E I-55
CarriesMechanicsbg Rd/ch
CrossesI-72 / US 36
Coordinates39.80706, -89.57956

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length250.3 ft (76.3 m)
Max Span102.7 ft (31.3 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area1579.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1974 (reconstructed 2014)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,250 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number084015000000000

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