US Bridges

FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · S of Galesburg · Structure no. 048008700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,454 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 574 (il 41)
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS of Galesburg
RouteState Highway 41
CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.89658, -90.40409
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,454 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 574 (il 41) over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.