WB I-74 over Ch R23
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · S of Brimfield · Structure no. 072007400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I-74 over Ch R23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-74 over Ch R23 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,686 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I-74 over Ch R23 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I-74 over Ch R23 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does WB I-74 over Ch R23 carry?
About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is WB I-74 over Ch R23?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns WB I-74 over Ch R23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.