US Bridges

Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · E of Mahomet · Structure no. 010028900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 50(FAS 1520)
CrossesI-74
LocationE of Mahomet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.19374, -88.38941
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2046
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 50(FAS 1520) over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.