I-74(WB) over Salt Fork River
FairChampaign County, Illinois · W Edge of ST Joseph · Structure no. 010003000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74(WB) over Salt Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74(WB) over Salt Fork River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 14,150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,494 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74(WB) over Salt Fork River 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 Salt Fork River 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(WB) over Salt Fork River carry?
About 14,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-74(WB) over Salt Fork River?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74(WB) over Salt Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.