US Bridges

I-74(EB) over CSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · W of Lynch Spur · Structure no. 092002400000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74(EB) over CSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74(EB) over CSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,656 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-74(EB)
CrossesCSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E
LocationW of Lynch Spur
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.11647, -87.54116
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2023)
Projected traffic10,656 by 2046
Trucks43%
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 RR & MS9010 (CR2100E built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-74(EB) over CSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-74(EB) over CSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-74(EB) over CSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74(EB) over CSX RR & MS9010 (CR2100E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.