US Bridges

North ST over I-74

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · .75 MI E University · Structure no. 072019400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North ST over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth ST
CrossesI-74
Location.75 MI E University
Coordinates40.70543, -89.59881
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North ST over I-74 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North ST over I-74 carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North ST over I-74?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns North ST over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.