US Bridges

FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn

Poor

McLean County, Illinois · 2.1 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 057012200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 6374 Ch 30
CrossesI-74/SE of Bloomngtn
Location2.1 MI E of US 51
Coordinates40.42695, -88.95365
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6374 Ch 30 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.