US Bridges

I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · In Tilton · Structure no. 092000900000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,706 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 (wb)
CrossesNsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST
LocationIn Tilton
RouteInterstate 74
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.10467, -87.65493
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2021)
Projected traffic10,706 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 (wb) over Nsrr(abnd) &FAU7026(L ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.