US Bridges

FAI 74 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Orion · Structure no. 037001000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224 is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI 74 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224 in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,748 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 74 NB
CrossesOsco-Orion RD/FS2224
Location2 MI E of Orion
RouteInterstate 74
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.34647, -90.33274
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,748 by 2046
Trucks35%
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 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAI 74 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 74 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAI 74 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 74 NB over Osco-Orion RD/FS2224?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.