US Bridges

FAU7177(LINC) over I-74

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · Champaign · Structure no. 010015800000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU7177(LINC) over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU7177(LINC) over I-74 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,504 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU7177(LINC)
CrossesI-74
LocationChampaign
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.13528, -88.21957
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2024)
Projected traffic10,504 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU7177(LINC) over I-74 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAU7177(LINC) 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 FAU7177(LINC) over I-74 carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAU7177(LINC) over I-74?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU7177(LINC) over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.