US Bridges

FAS 1473 over I-74

Poor

McLean County, Illinois · 1 Mile W of I-55 · Structure no. 057010500000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1473 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1473 over I-74 in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1473
CrossesI-74
Location1 Mile W of I-55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.53909, -89.04191
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1473 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1473 over I-74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1473 over I-74 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1473 over I-74?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1473 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.