US Bridges

Ch 28 (brewer Rd) over I-74

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · SE of Danville · Structure no. 092015100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 28 (brewer Rd) over I-74 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ch 28 (brewer Rd) over I-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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCh 28 (brewer Rd)
CrossesI-74
LocationSE of Danville
Coordinates40.11524, -87.56393
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 28 (brewer Rd) over I-74 built?

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

What condition is Ch 28 (brewer Rd) 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 28 (brewer Rd) over I-74 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 28 (brewer Rd) over I-74?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 28 (brewer Rd) over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.