US Bridges

I-74 over Dry Run CR

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.3MI W of Nebraska · Structure no. 072200200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Dry Run CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 over Dry Run CR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,311 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesDry Run CR
Location0.3MI W of Nebraska
RouteInterstate 74
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.71457, -89.62171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2023)
Projected traffic21,311 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 over Dry Run CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Dry Run CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 over Dry Run CR carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Dry Run CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-74 over Dry Run CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.