US Bridges

FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 3 MI S JCT Ill 81 · Structure no. 037001500000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240 is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240 in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 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 SB
CrossesOphiem RD/FAS240
Location3 MI S JCT Ill 81
RouteInterstate 74
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.25193, -90.33002
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240 carry?

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

How long is FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 74 SB over Ophiem RD/FAS240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.