US Bridges

Il 49 (fap 840) over I-74

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Vermilion County, Illinois · NW of Fithian · Structure no. 092020300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49 (fap 840) over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 49 (fap 840) over I-74 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 49 (fap 840)
CrossesI-74
LocationNW of Fithian
RouteState Highway 49
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12415, -87.90236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks25%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 49 (fap 840) over I-74 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 49 (fap 840) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Il 49 (fap 840) over I-74 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Il 49 (fap 840) over I-74?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 49 (fap 840) over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.