US Bridges

Heinz Road over I-74

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Peoria · Structure no. 072007100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heinz Road over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heinz Road over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHeinz Road
CrossesI-74
Location3 MI W of Peoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.75636, -89.70858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heinz Road over I-74 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heinz Road over I-74 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Heinz Road over I-74 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heinz Road over I-74?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Heinz Road over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.