US Bridges

Sheridan Road over I-74

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · .5 MI E University · Structure no. 072019300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Road over I-74 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan Road 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSheridan Road
CrossesI-74
Location.5 MI E University
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.70641, -89.6036
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2022)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sheridan Road over I-74 built?

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

What condition is Sheridan Road 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 Sheridan Road over I-74 carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Road over I-74?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Road over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.