I-72 / US 36 (wb) over Sangamon River

Fair Condition52 years old7,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountySangamon
Location3.5m E I-55
CarriesI-72 / US 36 (wb)
CrossesSangamon River
Coordinates39.82970, -89.54344

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length818.9 ft (249.6 m)
Max Span162.1 ft (49.4 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area3194.9 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1974

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,250 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number084015200000000

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