US Bridges

TR 5 Relocated over I-74

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · NW Farmer City · Structure no. 020002400000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 5 Relocated over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 5 Relocated over I-74 in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 5 Relocated
CrossesI-74
LocationNW Farmer City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.28152, -88.6855
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 5 Relocated over I-74 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 5 Relocated 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 5 Relocated over I-74 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 5 Relocated over I-74?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 5 Relocated over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.