US Bridges

I-74 over Lick Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · E of Danville · Structure no. 092200100000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 over Lick Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,311 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-74
CrossesLick Creek
LocationE of Danville
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.11476, -87.58317
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic21,311 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Lick Creek 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 2025.

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

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns I-74 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.