I-74(WB) over Saline Drain Ditch
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W ST Joseph · Structure no. 010002700000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74(WB) over Saline Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74(WB) over Saline Drain Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 14,150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,494 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-74(WB) over Saline Drain Ditch 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(WB) over Saline Drain Ditch carry?
About 14,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-74(WB) over Saline Drain Ditch?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74(WB) over Saline Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.