US Bridges

Fondulac DR over I-74

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · Just E ILL-116 Inter · Structure no. 090008900000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fondulac DR over I-74 is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Fondulac DR over I-74 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFondulac DR
CrossesI-74
LocationJust E ILL-116 Inter
Coordinates40.66945, -89.57167
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fondulac DR over I-74 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Fondulac DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fondulac DR over I-74 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fondulac DR over I-74?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fondulac DR over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.