I-74 over US 45(FAP 800)
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · N of Urbana · Structure no. 010002400000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 over US 45(FAP 800) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 over US 45(FAP 800) in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 41,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,500 by 2046. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 97 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 over US 45(FAP 800) built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I-74 over US 45(FAP 800) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 over US 45(FAP 800) carry?
About 41,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-74 over US 45(FAP 800)?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 over US 45(FAP 800)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.