US Bridges

Maher Rd-Ch 25R over I-74

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · Brimfield Interch. · Structure no. 072007600000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maher Rd-Ch 25R over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maher Rd-Ch 25R over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaher Rd-Ch 25R
CrossesI-74
LocationBrimfield Interch.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82767, -89.87044
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2017)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Maher Rd-Ch 25R over I-74 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Maher Rd-Ch 25R 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 Maher Rd-Ch 25R over I-74 carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Maher Rd-Ch 25R over I-74?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Maher Rd-Ch 25R over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.