FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38
FairHenry County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Green Rock · Structure no. 037000400000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 443 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38 in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,802 by 2046. The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38 carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38?
The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 74 & 280 WB over US6 Bn RR & TR38?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.