US Bridges

I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 4 MI W of Danville · Structure no. 092000400000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,676 by 2046. The structure is 365 ft (111.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 (wb)
CrossesMiddlefork Verm Riv
Location4 MI W of Danville
RouteInterstate 74
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12748, -87.73402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length365 ft (111.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,676 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv?

The structure is 365 ft (111.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 (wb) over Middlefork Verm Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.