US Bridges

I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · N of Urbana · Structure no. 010002300000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,950 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,250 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-74(EB)
CrossesW Fork Saline Branch
LocationN of Urbana
RouteInterstate 74
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.13508, -88.21031
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,950 (2023)
Projected traffic25,250 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch carry?

About 20,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-74(EB) over W Fork Saline Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.