US Bridges

I-74 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · In Tilton · Structure no. 092001300000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161 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 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,070 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 (eb)
CrossesCSX Corprr & FR1563 &161
LocationIn Tilton
RouteInterstate 74
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.10478, -87.64695
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2021)
Projected traffic12,070 by 2046
Trucks34%
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 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161 built?

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

What condition is I-74 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161 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 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161 carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-74 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 (eb) over CSX Corprr & FR1563 &161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.