US Bridges

Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74

Poor

Vermilion County, Illinois · W of Danville · Structure no. 092009900000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBatestown (fau 700
CrossesFAI 74
LocationW of Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11954, -87.70229
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Batestown (fau 700 over FAI 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.