US Bridges

County Road TR 76 over I-74

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 6.65 MI E of Ill 117 · Structure no. 057011300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road TR 76 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road TR 76 over I-74 in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road TR 76
CrossesI-74
Location6.65 MI E of Ill 117
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.59332, -89.15512
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 County Road TR 76 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road TR 76 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road TR 76 over I-74 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road TR 76 over I-74?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road TR 76 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.