I-74 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa
FairDe Witt County, Illinois · N Farmer City · Structure no. 020003100000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-74 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa 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 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-74 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 (wb) over Canadian National Railwa?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.