US Bridges

FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · S of Danville · Structure no. 092019800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 7045(BOWMAN Av
CrossesI-74 & Ramp 18.32
LocationS of Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11417, -87.61062
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2024)
Projected traffic5,202 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32 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 FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32 carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over I-74 & Ramp 18.32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.