US Bridges

Nebraska Ave over I-74

FairClosed to traffic

Peoria County, Illinois · .5 MI W University · Structure no. 072019700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebraska Ave over I-74 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nebraska Ave over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNebraska Ave
CrossesI-74
Location.5 MI W University
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.71035, -89.62069
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,474 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nebraska Ave over I-74 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nebraska 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 June 2023.

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

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nebraska Ave over I-74?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nebraska Ave over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.