Bell School RD over I-74
FairPeoria County, Illinois · S JCT US150-ILL78 · Structure no. 072007300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell School RD over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell School RD over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell School RD over I-74 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Bell School RD 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bell School RD over I-74 carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Bell School RD over I-74?
The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Bell School RD over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.