EB I-74 over French Creek
GoodKnox County, Illinois · 5 MI E Spoon River · Structure no. 048010700000000
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-74 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-74 over French Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,626 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I-74 over French Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB I-74 over French 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does EB I-74 over French Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is EB I-74 over French Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-74 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.