US Bridges

EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · .6MI NW Airport RD · Structure no. 072012400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,948 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I-474
CrossesAbandoned UPRR
Location.6MI NW Airport RD
RouteInterstate 474
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.68027, -89.67542
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic14,948 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-474 over Abandoned UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.