FAU 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs
PoorMcLean County, Illinois · 6.91 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 057012700000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs 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 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs 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 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAU 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 6437 Ch 36 over I-74 near Downs?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.