US Bridges

I-74 over Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · Champaign · Structure no. 010002100000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
725 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 over Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 69 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 725 ft (221 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-74
CrossesCn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S
LocationChampaign
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.13485, -88.23118
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length725 ft (221 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.7 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 and railroad
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 Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-74 over Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 over Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S carry?

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

How long is I-74 over Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S?

The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 over Cn Railwy & TR 158/OAK S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.