I-74(WB) over Saline Branch
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 1 MI E of US 45 · Structure no. 010002600000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74(WB) over Saline Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74(WB) over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,968 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74(WB) over Saline Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I-74(WB) over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-74(WB) over Saline Branch carry?
About 15,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-74(WB) over Saline Branch?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74(WB) over Saline Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.