US Bridges

I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · N Farmer City · Structure no. 020002800000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495 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 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,565 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 (eb)
CrossesFAS 2495
LocationN Farmer City
RouteInterstate 74
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.26157, -88.64594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,565 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495 built?

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

What condition is I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495 carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 (eb) over FAS 2495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.