US Bridges

FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · Near Ctr 10 Grovelnd · Structure no. 090010300000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 46 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 5 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6720 (pinecres
CrossesI-474
LocationNear Ctr 10 Grovelnd
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.63196, -89.54117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2023)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474 carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6720 (pinecres over I-474?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.