I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn
FairMcLean County, Illinois · US 51 Interchange · Structure no. 057004800000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,242 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over US 51/S.OF Bloomngtn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.