EB I 74 over BNSF
FairKnox County, Illinois · 0.73MI S of US 34 · Structure no. 048010200000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I 74 over BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I 74 over BNSF in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,787 by 2046. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I 74 over BNSF built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB I 74 over BNSF 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does EB I 74 over BNSF carry?
About 8,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is EB I 74 over BNSF?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns EB I 74 over BNSF?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.