US Bridges

FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W JCT FAI 80 · Structure no. 037000600000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48 in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 74 & 280 EB
CrossesTR 48
Location1.5 MI W JCT FAI 80
RouteInterstate 74
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.44149, -90.35795
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,802 by 2046
Trucks33%
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 FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 74 & 280 EB over TR 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.