US Bridges

Jefferson St-Us 24 over I-74

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · SB US24 in Peoria · Structure no. 072017900000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson St-Us 24 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson St-Us 24 over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,898 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson St-Us 24
CrossesI-74
LocationSB US24 in Peoria
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.69472, -89.58747
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,810 (2021)
Projected traffic8,898 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jefferson St-Us 24 over I-74 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson St-Us 24 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 Jefferson St-Us 24 over I-74 carry?

About 8,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson St-Us 24 over I-74?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson St-Us 24 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.