US Bridges

FAU 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · In Tilton · Structure no. 092020400000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7009(CH 7)
CrossesI-74&CD16.23/16.33
LocationIn Tilton
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.10516, -87.63979
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33 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 FAU 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7009(CH 7) over I-74&CD16.23/16.33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.