US Bridges

FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · Knoxville Interchang · Structure no. 048009900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74 in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,697 by 2046. The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1400-CH 9
CrossesEB and WB I 74
LocationKnoxville Interchang
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.92221, -90.29648
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length401 ft (122.3 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2022)
Projected traffic4,697 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74 carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74?

The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1400-CH 9 over EB and WB I 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.