US Bridges

Ellis Ave over I-74

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · .65 MI E University · Structure no. 072018400000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Ave over I-74 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Ave over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis Ave
CrossesI-74
Location.65 MI E University
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.70611, -89.60202
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ellis Ave over I-74 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Ave 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ellis Ave over I-74 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Ave over I-74?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Ave over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.