I-74 (wb) over Vermilion River
GoodVermilion County, Illinois · S of Danville · Structure no. 092001400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 584 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 (wb) over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 (wb) over Vermilion River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,736 by 2046. The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 (wb) over Vermilion River 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 Vermilion 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I-74 (wb) over Vermilion River carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-74 (wb) over Vermilion River?
The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 (wb) over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.