US Bridges

TR 104 over I-74

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Rising · Structure no. 010016700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 104 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 104 over I-74 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 104
CrossesI-74
Location1 MI N of Rising
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.17408, -88.32441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TR 104 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 104 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 104 over I-74 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 104 over I-74?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 104 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.