US Bridges

TR 251 B over I-74

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1 MI W of US 150 · Structure no. 092012700000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 251 B over I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 251 B over I-74 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesTR 251 B
CrossesI-74
Location1 MI W of US 150
Coordinates40.12748, -87.72814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 TR 251 B over I-74 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 251 B over I-74 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 251 B over I-74 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 251 B over I-74?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 251 B over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.