US Bridges

Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · Champaign · Structure no. 010013200000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesNeil St(fau 7166)
CrossesI-74
LocationChampaign
Coordinates40.13457, -88.24365
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74 built?

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

What condition is Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74 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 Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Neil St(fau 7166) over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.