I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River
GoodVermilion County, Illinois · W of Danville · Structure no. 092000600000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 750 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,706 by 2046. The structure is 750 ft (228.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River?
The structure is 750 ft (228.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 (eb) over Salt Fork Verm River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.