US Bridges

FAI 74 SB over Edwards River

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 2 MI S JCT Ill 81 · Structure no. 037001300000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 SB over Edwards River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 74 SB over Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 5 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 74 SB
CrossesEdwards River
Location2 MI S JCT Ill 81
RouteInterstate 74
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.26678, -90.33105
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2023)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$623,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 74 SB over Edwards River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAI 74 SB over Edwards River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 74 SB over Edwards River carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAI 74 SB over Edwards River?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 74 SB over Edwards River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.