US Bridges

I-74 over Market St(fau 7169)

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · Champaign · Structure no. 010002000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Market St(fau 7169) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 over Market St(fau 7169) in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,812 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesMarket St(fau 7169)
LocationChampaign
RouteInterstate 74
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.13477, -88.23891
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,900 (2023)
Projected traffic61,812 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 over Market St(fau 7169) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-74 over Market St(fau 7169) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 over Market St(fau 7169) carry?

About 48,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Market St(fau 7169)?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 over Market St(fau 7169)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.