US Bridges

WB I-74 Rp to Gale over Dry Run CR

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.32 W of Gale Ave · Structure no. 072200500000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-74 Rp to Gale over Dry Run CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying WB I-74 Rp to Gale 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I-74 Rp to Gale
CrossesDry Run CR
Location0.32 W of Gale Ave
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.71484, -89.62134
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB I-74 Rp to Gale over Dry Run CR built?

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

What condition is WB I-74 Rp to Gale 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does WB I-74 Rp to Gale over Dry Run CR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is WB I-74 Rp to Gale over Dry Run CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns WB I-74 Rp to Gale over Dry Run CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.