US Bridges

Ch 11 over I-74

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · N of Muncie · Structure no. 092011500000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 11 over I-74 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesCh 11
CrossesI-74
LocationN of Muncie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.12479, -87.84492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Ch 11 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11 over I-74 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 11 over I-74 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over I-74?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.