US Bridges

I-74 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · East of Sterling Ave · Structure no. 072203200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying I-74 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,383 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 and Ramps
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationEast of Sterling Ave
RouteInterstate 74
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.73641, -89.62661
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2023)
Projected traffic13,383 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-74 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-74 and Ramps over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.