US Bridges

I-74 over Feather Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E Ch 11 · Structure no. 092200000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Feather Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 over Feather Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,664 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesFeather Creek
Location0.6 MI E Ch 11
RouteInterstate 74
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12456, -87.83359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2023)
Projected traffic26,664 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 over Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Feather Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 over Feather Creek carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Feather Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-74 over Feather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.