US Bridges

FAI 74 NB over TR 379B

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 1 MI N JCT Ill 17 · Structure no. 037001800000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 NB over TR 379B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 74 NB over TR 379B in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 74 NB
CrossesTR 379B
Location1 MI N JCT Ill 17
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates41.19482, -90.33319
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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$584,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 74 NB over TR 379B built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAI 74 NB over TR 379B 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 NB over TR 379B carry?

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

How long is FAI 74 NB over TR 379B?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 74 NB over TR 379B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.