I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 14.86 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 057013400000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,060 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over N Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.